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The first official assessment of a two-year trial launched by then Education Minister Gabriel Attal in 2023 found modest and mixed impacts. The study, covering about 100 schools including Bordes School in Metz, highlighted significant differences in perception between adults and students. The measure was intended to strengthen cohesion and create an atmosphere of equality.
Le MondeThe first official assessment of France's "standard uniform" experiment concluded that the measure had limited effects on student behavior and learning. Released on Tuesday, May 12 by the ministry's statistics department in collaboration with the independent group FORS-Social Research, the report also found impacts were modest and mixed on the school environment.
The experiment was launched in 2023 by then Education Minister Gabriel Attal.
It has involved about 100 elementary, middle and high schools and was rolled out in about 100 schools since the start of the 2024 academic year for a trial period set to last two years. Wearing a uniform became mandatory at the Bordes School in Metz on September 2, 2024 as part of the experiment.
Le Monde reported that the first study on the measure highlights significant differences in perception between adults and students.
Le Monde reported that these were the main aims of the measure. The report is not final, but it is nonetheless critical of school uniforms. The assessment comes as the trial continues through its full two-year period.
theiranproject.comThe United States and Iran reached agreement on a roadmap to conclude their conflict within 60 days following high-level talks in Switzerland. Technical discussions will continue this week at Burgenstock resort under mediation by Pakistan and Qatar.
middleeasteye.netA Hebrew University survey found most Israelis view the recent conflict and subsequent agreement as a setback. The poll also recorded sharp drops in approval for the prime minister's handling of the campaign.
dohanews.coHigh-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran concluded after one round. Technical talks will continue for the rest of the week to address issues including Tehran's nuclear program.