French Education Minister Says School Reopenings Will Be Done 'Very Progressively'
France's minister of education, Jean-Michel Blanquer, talked with NPR about the gradual reopening of schools, which will be voluntary. Still, many parents and administrators are against the plan.
by James Doubek
May 08, 2020
2 minutes
Primary schools in France are reopening next week.
There will, of course, be social distancing measures in place. Class sizes will be limited to 15 and no games at recess. It's a gradual three-week process beginning with preschoolers.
The government says the reopening is voluntary and students won't be forced to return.
Still, many." They said schools needed more time to implement the required sanitary measures.
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