The French Council of Parents and Educators (FCPE), a national organization representing parents and students, has raised concerns about the way high school students are treated during recent mobilizations. The FCPE argues that it is contradictory to encourage young people to become engaged citizens while also making them feel their voices are only valued when they remain silent. The organization stresses the need for students to express their opinions freely and for the government to ensure their basic rights are respected and to foster open dialogue. The current mobilization of high school students is rooted in longstanding issues, such as overcrowded classrooms, the stress caused by the Parcoursup college application system, a shortage of teachers and medical staff, and aging school infrastructure. These concerns are also priorities for FCPE representatives from parent groups. However, the FCPE reports that students' constitutional rights are frequently violated, particularly through the excessive use of public force and the misuse of preventive, collective, and indiscriminate arrests. Some students have suffered serious injuries, including two who were seriously hurt in the head in the Val-d'Oise and Indre-et-Loire departments. The FCPE is calling for an end to this excessive use of force and is requesting meetings with regional school authorities to explore alternatives to police responses. The FCPE emphasizes the importance of school democracy, which it believes should not be limited to annual elections but should be reflected in daily practices through listening to students and recognizing the role of parents. The organization sees the current mobilization as a key moment for advancing school democracy, which should encourage and support young people's civic engagement. As the new school year begins, the FCPE has outlined several priorities, including ensuring every child has access to a teacher and supportive adults, improving the inclusion of children with disabilities, upgrading school infrastructure to handle rising temperatures, and reducing educational inequalities. The organization criticizes the lack of concrete actions and resources behind recent policy announcements, urging for clear implementation plans. The FCPE has also filed a legal challenge with the Council of State against a decree that allows students to be transferred to another school due to the behavior of a family member. The organization argues this is unfair, as it punishes children for the actions of adults, disrupting their education without cause. The FCPE advocates for a stronger relationship between schools and families based on dialogue and mediation, rather than punishment. In response to the PISA report, which measures student performance globally, the FCPE warns against interpreting declining parental support as a lack of interest, emphasizing the need to consider the broader social and economic challenges facing families. The organization calls for more dialogue between schools and families, better support for parents, and recognition of the role of parent representatives in education. The FCPE also highlights the need for stronger partnerships between schools and families, particularly on issues like screen time and bullying. It stresses the importance of shared responsibility and collaborative approaches to tackle these challenges. The organization encourages more opportunities for meetings between parents and school staff, reinforcing the role of parent representatives and developing local educational initiatives. As an election year approaches, the FCPE plans to engage with presidential candidates on key issues in public education, including teacher recruitment, the status of auxiliary educational support staff, the inclusion of students with disabilities, school health, the fight against bullying, and the renovation of school buildings. The organization also calls for a long-term vision for education, emphasizing the need for stability, resources, and trust in the educational system.