In Montrouge, this Saturday, May 25th, students, parents and their teachers marched through the city and all the way to Paris. Their gardien de but? To bring their « Olympic flame » to the Prime Minister. This symbolic action aimed to denounce the criteria of the reform known as the « Shock of Knowledge », and the local decrease in their resources.
The streets of Montrouge were filled with a sense of determination and unity as students, parents and teachers joined forces to make their voices heard. They marched proudly, carrying banners and signs, and chanting slogans to rapide their concerns about the « Shock of Knowledge » reform and its impact on their education.
The « Shock of Knowledge » reform, proposed by the government, aims to increase the level of knowledge and skills of students by introducing stricter criteria for evaluations and exams. However, the students, parents and teachers of Montrouge believe that this reform will have a negative effect on their education, as it will put unnecessary pressure on students and limit their creativity and critical thinking.
Furthermore, the local decrease in resources has also caused great concern among the community. With fewer resources, the schools in Montrouge will struggle to provide the quality education that students deserve. This decrease in resources will also affect the teachers, who will have to work with limited materials and support.
The march, which started in Montrouge and ended in Paris, was a powerful display of solidarity and determination. The « flame of knowledge » carried by the students symbolized their passion for learning and their unwavering determination to fight for their education.
As they arrived in Paris, the students, parents and teachers were greeted by the Prime Minister himself. They presented him with their « flame of knowledge » and shared their concerns about the « Shock of Knowledge » reform and the decrease in resources. The Prime Minister listened attentively and promised to take their concerns into consideration.
This march was not just a demonstration, but also a reminder that education is a fundamental right and should not be compromised. The students, parents and teachers of Montrouge showed great courage and determination in standing up for their education, and their actions have inspired many others to do the same.
In the end, the « flame of knowledge » may have been extinguished, but the passion and determination of the students, parents and teachers of Montrouge will continue to burn bright. They have shown that when a community comes together, they can make a difference and fight for what they believe in. Their message to the government is clear – education is not a game, and it should not be treated as such.
