Overview

• The Council of State's rapporteur has advised annulling the March 2024 decree on organizing teaching in French colleges, potentially ending the controversial 'groups of levels'.
• Syndicates like Snes-FSU and educational organizations have opposed the policy, citing social stratification and stigmatization of lower-performing students.
• The policy, part of the 'Choc des savoirs' initiative, was meant to enhance student performance in math and French but faced significant implementation challenges.
• Only 26% of colleges have fully adopted the policy, with many opting for heterogeneous groupings instead.
• A decision from the Council of State is expected within three weeks, with the rapporteur suggesting any annulment take effect at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.