Who made school compulsory? The story of an educational revolution
Education is today a fundamental right for all children. However, this was not always the case. For centuries, only the privileged had access to education. But then, who made school compulsory and how did this educational revolution change society?
Before compulsory school: education reserved for an elite
- Antiquity: Only children from higher grades went to school.
- Middle Ages: Education was mainly provided by the Church.
- Rebirth: Education remained a privilege reserved for the elite.
- 18th century: The Enlightenment began to democratize access to education.
Who made school compulsory in France?
It is Jules Ferry, Minister of Public Education, who established compulsory schooling in 1882.
- Free: The State supports education for all children.
- Obligation: Children must go to school from 6 to 13 years old.
- Secularism: Education must be neutral and independent of any religious influence.
How has compulsory education evolved?
- 1936 : The school leaving age increases to 14.
- 1959 : General de Gaulle extends the obligation to 16 years.
- 2020 : Education becomes compulsory from the age of 3.
Why is compulsory schooling essential?
- đ It guarantees a common base of knowledge
- đ©âđ« It promotes equal opportunities
- đŒ She prepares for the future
- đĄ It strengthens social cohesion
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Conclusion: A fundamental right to be preserved
Compulsory schooling is a major advance that has transformed our society. Thanks to Jules Ferry, today every child can access free, quality education.
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