"Je comprends la colère, mais les élèves ont besoin de stabilité", André Grenier (WBE)
Summary
André Grenier, head of Wallonie-Bruxelles Enseignement, discusses the tense 2026 school entry marked by union strikes over government reforms. He addresses the shift to 22 teaching hours, budget constraints, and the need for reform predictability. The episode also covers the new "Tronc Commun" curriculum, the introduction of the "Test Clé" assessment, and initiatives to foster entrepreneurship and AI literacy in schools.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Education tensions and guest André Grenier
School entry stability and teacher workload reforms
Job security, recruitment records, and budget constraints
Reform predictability and teacher status harmonization
Teacher evaluation and Grenier's political background
Common core curriculum and early student orientation
Introduction of the 'Test Clé' for basic skills
Entrepreneurship in schools and developing soft skills
Artificial Intelligence in education and conclusion
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