In a press release dated October 5, the APSES (Association of Economics and Social Sciences Teachers) announced its decision to join the call by the intersyndical movement to mobilize alongside high school students, including through strikes, on October 6. The intersyndical movement refers to a coalition of different labor unions working together on common issues. This decision comes amid ongoing protests by students against education policies in France. APSES recalled that since 2019, it has continuously raised awareness about the effects of the Blanquer reform and the implementation of Parcoursup. The Blanquer reform refers to changes introduced by French Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer, while Parcoursup is a centralized platform for higher education applications. APSES highlighted concerns about "often too high student numbers, insufficient double classes, and the lack of personalized support programs," suggesting that these issues have placed additional pressure on both students and teachers. The organization denounced the repression faced by high school students during protests and is awaiting "a political response from the Ministry of Education and not the Ministry of the Interior, commensurate with the promise of emancipation carried by the school institution." This statement reflects a desire for educational policies that support student autonomy and development, rather than strict enforcement measures typically handled by the Ministry of the Interior. The article "L'APSES mobilisée aux côtés des lycéen·nes" first appeared on Le Café pédagogique, an online platform that focuses on education and pedagogy in France. The article outlines the union's stance and its alignment with student protests, emphasizing the need for reform and support within the education system.