French Government Launches Teacher Training Overhaul and Literacy Initiative

Prime Minister François Bayrou and Education Minister Élisabeth Borne unveil reforms to address teacher shortages and improve student literacy during a school visit in Rueil-Malmaison.

The teacher training reform lowers entry requirements to a bachelor's degree and introduces financial incentives during a two-year master's program.
The reform seeks to reintroduce 'normal schools' for teacher preparation, blending historical models with modern teaching methods.
Over 3,000 teaching positions were unfilled in 2024, prompting urgent measures to make the profession more accessible and attractive.
The 'reconquest of writing' initiative emphasizes daily writing exercises across all subjects to combat the impact of visual media on literacy.
Both reforms aim to address declining student performance and stabilize the education system during a period of political challenges.