In Évry-Courcouronnes, a town in the Essonne department of France, a teacher was violently attacked and threatened with death by an 8-year-old student during recess on September 11. The child, who has a disability and suffers from severe psychological issues, had been involved in an argument with a classmate in the playground. When the teacher intervened to separate the children, the student turned his aggression toward the teacher, striking them. The incident has shocked the school community, with the teacher now receiving a seven-day work stoppage and filing a formal complaint, according to the regional education authority, known as the rectorate. In response, the Education Minister, Edouard Geffray, has announced that the child will be placed in a specialized institute. He has requested the rector of the Versailles academy and the director of the regional health agency to find an urgent placement for the child. Additionally, the child’s schedule is expected to be adjusted to better accommodate their needs. The incident has also brought attention to the lack of AESH—Accompagnants des Élèves en Situation de Handicap, or support staff for students with disabilities—in French schools. These specialized workers assist children with disabilities in the classroom, but teachers have reported that they are often understaffed and struggling with insufficient resources. Some educators have described the situation as a "crisis," noting that they are “missing a lot of AESH.” A parent commented that teachers are doing their best with limited means, emphasizing that the child is only 8 years old and “does what he can with the means available in the school.” The school has since returned to normal operations, with the principal and teachers present to reassure students. Parents of students have expressed support for both the child and the teachers involved. Recruitment for AESH is currently underway in the department, with a particular focus on the affected school to address the ongoing staffing shortage.