Teachers, trade unionists, elected officials, and parents gathered under the windows of the management of the departmental services of National Education (DSDEN) of Val-de-Marne to denounce the tense situation in the department and the academy of Créteil. The gathering also aimed to express anger about the working conditions at Francine-Fromond secondary school in Fresnes.
Last week, teachers and parents had already mobilized against the increasingly worrying working conditions within the establishment. Rachel Keke, the deputy of the 7th district of Val-de-Marne, joined the protest to support the cause. Teachers have been alerting the hierarchy for a long time, but their concerns have never been taken into account. Some teachers were received as a delegation within the premises of the DSDEN, but no information about the outcome of the meeting has been released yet.
The situation at the end of the school year has left teachers feeling lost. Last year was already complicated, and with the constant change in headteachers, the team feels the need for stability. They require a pilot on the plane, as well as a deputy principal, educational assistants, and a social worker. The administrative team is also experiencing a high turnover.
The instability within the school has had consequences on the behavior of the students, leading to an increase in disciplinary councils for increasingly serious incidents. Teachers hope that the establishment will be classified in the priority education network (REP), which would provide more resources. However, the sector of Fresnes where Fromond college is located is facing impoverishment, and the competent authorities have shown a lack of means and disengagement, according to Rachida Sadane, the deputy mayor of Fresnes in charge of education.
Rachel Keke, who is celebrating her first year as an MP, is determined to continue fighting for the situation at this establishment. She believes that making noise and fighting together is the way to bring about change. The protests and gatherings aim to draw attention to the working conditions and the need for support in the education system.
What specific concerns do teachers at Francine-Fromond secondary school in Fresnes have regarding their working conditions?
Teachers, trade unionists, elected officials, and parents convened outside the management offices of the National Education department (DSDEN) in Val-de-Marne to condemn the tense conditions in the department and the Créteil academy. The gathering also sought to express frustration over the working conditions at Francine-Fromond secondary school in Fresnes.
Last week, educators and parents mobilized against the increasingly concerning working conditions within the school. Rachel Keke, deputy of the 7th district of Val-de-Marne, joined the protest in support of the cause. Teachers have been raising concerns to the administration for a while now, but their issues have been consistently ignored. Some teachers were able to meet with DSDEN officials as a delegation, but there is no information yet on the outcome of the meeting.
As the school year comes to a close, teachers feel helpless. Last year was already difficult, and with the frequent changes in leadership, the team is yearning for stability. They are in need of a guiding force, as well as additional staff such as a deputy principal, educational assistants, and a social worker. The administrative team is also experiencing a high turnover rate.
The instability within the school has had repercussions on student behavior, resulting in an increase in disciplinary hearings for more serious incidents. Teachers are hopeful that the establishment will be classified as a priority education network (REP), which would provide more resources. However, the Fresnes region where Fromond college is located is grappling with impoverishment, and the authorities in charge have shown a lack of resources and commitment, according to Rachida Sadane, the deputy mayor of Fresnes in charge of education.
Rachel Keke, celebrating her first year as an MP, is determined to continue fighting for improvements at this school. She believes that raising awareness and advocating together is the key to effecting change. The protests and gatherings aim to draw attention to the working conditions and the need for support in the education system.
I’m glad to see teachers, trade unionists, and parents coming together to address the tension in national education. It’s important to prioritize the well-being of our students and work towards a supportive learning environment.