# School: more teachers than 60 years ago but declining academic standards

> While job cuts are sparking anger, the French Ministry of Education has far more teachers than in the 1960s, an increase that masks contrasting trends between primary and secondary education.

**In brief**: Social event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 26 October 2026 at 19:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 26 October 2026 at 19:00.

- Category: Social
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 26 October 2026 at 19:00
- Updated: 26 October 2026 at 19:00
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/1157-school-more-teachers-than-60-years-ago-but-declining-academic-standards

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Plus de profs qu’il y a 60 ans, mais un niveau scolaire en baisse : le paradoxe de l’école française](https://www.lefigaro.fr/actualite-france/plus-de-profs-qu-il-y-a-60-ans-mais-un-niveau-scolaire-en-baisse-le-paradoxe-de-l-ecole-francaise-20261026) — Le Figaro, 26 October 2026 at 19:00

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