French Education Minister Urges Retention of Contract Teachers Amid Budget Cuts
In response to revealed budget cuts leading to non-renewal of contract teachers across various academic regions, French Education Minister Anne Genetet has called for their extension until the end of the year. Reports indicate numerous contract teachers from areas like Lyon and Aix-Marseille have not been reappointed, resulting in empty classrooms and confusion among parents. The recent appointment of François Bayrou as Prime Minister raises hopes among unions and parents’ representatives for urgent educational reforms.