Author: Lucas Denis

Laetitia F., director of a Montessori school in the Île-de-France region, meets every year with families worried about their first child. While each story is unique, the concerns often share striking similarities, sparking her curiosity to explore the issue further. For the past eight years at her Montessori school in Vincennes, Laetitia F. has consistently heard new parents voice the same worries: “My child refuses to attend school,” “It feels like he isn’t learning anything,” or “He’s constantly irritable.” Intrigued by these recurring patterns, she launched a survey involving educators, parents, and child development specialists to uncover why these challenges…

EvEvery morning, employees commute to work but what if the time spent traveling from home to the first client or workplace had to be compensated? A recent ruling by the Court of Cassation sheds light on this critical issue. This decision has caught the attention of thousands of employees, particularly those who travel regularly. The court’s ruling signals a potential shift in labor law, reinforcing the idea that commute time can be counted as paid working hours. New case law increasingly favors traveling employees, making this development both discreet and impactful. Towards a redefinition of working time for the homeless…

Cell phones are once again emerging as significant tools in middle schools. However, this time, rather than being used for discreet texting, they facilitate access to artificial intelligence, which now provides students with answers in a discreet yet impactful manner. A new phrase is gaining widespread acceptance: ChatGPT has supplanted traditional cheat sheets. According to multiple reliable sources, over 50% of students have used this AI assistant on smartphones to cheat since the beginning of the school year. “Honestly, there must be only five students in my class who do not use ChatGPT,” says Luna, a 9th-grade student in Paris.…

Laetitia F., director of a Montessori school in the Île-de-France region, meets families every year who are concerned about their first child. While each story is unique, the issues often share common themes. This recurring pattern inspired a deeper investigation. For the past eight years, Laetitia F., leading a Montessori school in Vincennes, has noticed that new parents frequently raise the same concerns: “My child refuses to go to school,” “He doesn’t seem to be learning anything,” or “He’s constantly frustrated or angry.” Curious about this consistent pattern, I conducted a comprehensive survey involving educators, parents, and child development specialists…

As families across the country prepare for the annual school supply rush, a new warning from a family lawyer is sparking debate over how the back-to-school allowance can be used. Each summer, the Family Allowance Fund (CAF) distributes the back-to-school bonus to support low-income households with the rising cost of education. Traditionally, this aid helps parents purchase essential school supplies such as notebooks, backpacks, and uniforms. But this year, the conversation isn’t about the allowance amount it’s about how families are spending it. According to Adrien Vallet, a family law specialist, parents who use the allowance for anything outside of…

As the new school year approaches, many households are preparing for a rise in daycare fees that could strain monthly budgets. Several regions are already confirming an increase, with costs climbing by several dozen euros per month for parents. While the fee hike may come as a shock, some families could find relief through the upcoming Free Choice of Childcare Supplement (CMG) reform, scheduled for September. This adjustment aims to provide additional financial support to offset the higher costs, helping parents better manage their childcare expenses. The changes vary by department, but one thing is certain: daycare costs are on…

As summer camps welcome thousands of children every year, an important regulatory change often slips under the radar: some medications, even widely used ones, are no longer allowed without strict medical conditions. This new reality leaves camp counselors struggling to reassure parents, many of whom feel powerless in the face of increasingly restrictive health rules. To get clarity, I spoke with holiday camp directors, accredited youth associations, and even school doctors. Only then did the real issue become clear: why are certain over-the-counter medicines — the kind families always keep at home — suddenly prohibited at camp, even in situations…

Announced as a landmark measure to regulate driving after the age of 70, the new license test has already sparked widespread debate and concern. According to parliamentary sources, an additional phase is set to take effect in September 2025, introducing stricter rules for senior drivers. Worries have been rising among older motorists. After the rollout of the initial medical examination for drivers over 70, designed to assess fitness to drive, a second measure scheduled for September 2025 will further tighten regulations and reshape mobility for seniors on the road. Why the UK Is Updating Driving Licence Rules in 2025 The…

A first-grade teacher asserts she has discovered a reading method that enables nearly all her students to achieve fluent reading in just six months. Despite its effectiveness, this approach has been excluded from official educational practice. The debate over how reading should be taught has persisted for decades. Amid this ongoing controversy, some educators quietly experiment with alternative methods inside classrooms. Anne*, a veteran first-grade teacher with over twenty years of experience, believes she has reignited her students’ love of reading, challenging national education guidelines in the process. A practice deemed “too radical” “What I use is actually forbidden,” Anne…

A couple from Northern France saw their finances collapse after a simple administrative error on the CAF (Caisse d’Allocations Familiales) website. What began as a minor misstep quickly turned into a colossal debt, highlighting the strict and sometimes unforgiving nature of French social benefits. The overpayment from the Family Allowance Fund (CAF) reached a staggering €18,400, leaving the couple near Lille shocked and overwhelmed. They describe the incident as “a simple click,” but the consequences have been anything but simple. Months of stress, unanswered letters, and financial uncertainty followed, raising questions about the system’s rigidity and responsiveness to reporting errors.…