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Parents share their regrets about choosing alternative educational methods for their children, highlighting unforeseen limitations.

On International Francophonie Day, a report highlights the decline of the French language, attributing it to a failing education system, particularly in Africa where 65% of French speakers reside.

The article discusses the global reach and celebration of the French language, emphasizing its presence in various regions and its popularity on social media.

The Franco Cultural Center in Amapá has opened applications for free French and cultural educator courses, offering a total of 430 spots available for various age groups.

The French government has announced that needs-based groups in French and mathematics for middle school students will become optional starting in September 2026, reversing a previous mandate that grouped students by ability.

IF Sertão PE is launching a language club that will provide conversational practice in English, Spanish, and French for students and community members.

French culinary master Daniel Boulud teaches the art of salting food like a true Frenchman.

Sabrina Roubache has returned to the French government as Secretary of State for Education and Vocational Training, nearly two years after losing her parliamentary seat.

More French families are opting to send their children to British boarding schools for higher educational excellence, as highlighted by a new ranking of institutions.

The French Minister of Higher Education announced that meetings in universities would be prohibited if there are risks of public disorder following the death of a young nationalist activist in Lyon.

Ingrid Velken Kverneland's mother criticizes Norwegian authorities for not investigating a tragic avalanche that claimed four lives, including her daughter.

This article discusses the experiences of four families navigating the French higher education admission process via Parcoursup, highlighting their aspirations for their 17-year-old children.

Édouard Geffray, the French Minister of Education, urges parents to take an active role in combating violence and harassment in schools through a collective effort.

Quebec has postponed the launch of its new French curriculum in schools to September 2027 to allow for better preparation and training.

The French Minister of Education announced plans to propose financial compensation to the widow of Caroline Grandjean, a school principal whose suicide was linked to institutional failures.

A 79-year-old former French teacher has been charged with aggravated rape and sexual assault of 89 minors across multiple countries from 1967 to 2022.

David Lisnard criticizes a French educational textbook that suggests having fewer children as a means to combat climate change, describing it as an ideological agenda.

French Minister of National Education Édouard Geffray emphasizes the need for parents to discuss violence with their children following a school stabbing incident.

Jack Lang, a former French Minister of Culture and Education, resigned from his position at the Arab World Institute after being implicated in the Epstein case, which has led to an ongoing judicial investigation.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced initiatives to reduce class hours for children in favor of increased sports and cultural activities, alongside measures to regulate social media, video games, and combat misinformation.

The author reflects on their procrastination in learning French over the past 280 days, opting for mobile app engagement over traditional study methods.

A cooperage in La Rioja teaches twelve French students the art of barrel-making, carrying on a family tradition dating back to 1870.

A French teacher was stabbed by a 14-year-old student in a classroom in Sanary-sur-Mer, southern France, leaving her in critical condition, according to the French Education Minister.

The French government and military staff are launching a recruitment campaign to enlist thousands of young people for a new national service program intended to serve as a gap year before higher education.

Jack Lang defends the inclusion of Arabic in French education, countering the far-right's labeling of the language as associated with terrorism by highlighting its cultural richness in France.

French lawmakers are preparing to debate a proposed social media ban for children under 15 and restrictions on mobile phone use in high schools, set to be discussed in January 2026.

The article provides a ranking of 41 francophone health programs across five European countries to guide French students looking to study health sciences abroad in 2026.