Two years after the 47-year-old professor of history and geography, Samuel Pati was killed by an Islamist terrorist. “The trauma remains strong”This Sunday, the guest of the “RTL-Le Figaro-LCI Grand Jury” is the Minister of National Education Pap Ndiaye. “Horrible murder (By Samuel Petty, Editor’s Note) obliges us. First, on Memorial Day, it’s very important. And then also to reaffirm the importance of secularism, of free expression, the school as a place that should be freed from outside influences, particularly of a political or religious nature.
Has the situation improved in the last two years? “There are two pitfalls to avoid: saying nothing has changed and saying everything is fine. It is a long-term task that we are carrying out against forces hostile to the republic.” emphasized the minister. He noted that he strengthened the functional protection of staff and continued the training of teachers on secularism. “We still have work to do, especially in social networks.” a country that“We cannot leave those who want problems at school.”he added.
“Transparency”.
Questioned at length about this issue of secularism and the attention given to this topic in the school, Pope Ndiaye never stopped insisting that he. “hard”, a term he had already used the previous day at the Sorbonne (see above). “I don’t have a trembling hand in matters of worldliness.”– he assured. He also reiterated his promise “transparency”, particularly by publishing monthly figures on attacks against secularism in schools. The latest assessment revealed 313 reports in September.
The Rue de Grenelle tenant, however, felt there was no need to amend the 2004 law on religious symbols in schools. “very simple”. He refused to confirm “A catalog of outfit combinations that, moreover, will fail the next day”Meanwhile, school leaders are very interested in specific instructions, particularly regarding abayas and windbreakers. “We have to look at situations on a case-by-case basis.”he said, reminding us of its importance “dialogue” with students and families as well “support” that Republic values teams can bring personnel.
Beyond the topic of secularism, the minister answered many questions, from college reform to teacher compensation, including sex education in schools, the recruitment of contract workers or even the school climate. The Ministry implements a “reflection” near the third quarter of the senior year, which is called“a bit hesitant” By Pope Ndiaye, particularly with the specialized tests organized since March.
Source: Le Figaro
