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Back to school: French education falling behind? (Part 2)

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A reform to stretch the French school week and lighten the number of hours a day in class meets stiff resistance. Why do the French find it so hard to weene themselves off a strict diet of all-academics? What will help tomorrow's workforce find fullfillment... and jobs?

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