Natacha Polony, a former teacher and essayist, has long criticized the French education system, arguing that it has been built on years of institutionalized deception. She claims that students are being given grades and diplomas that no longer hold value and are being directed toward fields with few job prospects. Polony sees the growing unrest among high school students and recent disturbances as symptoms of a deeper psychological suffering, caused by a system that prioritizes illusion over truth. She pointed out that 50% of vocational high school tracks are in tertiary sectors with less than 30% employment outcomes and argued that these programs should be closed to better align education with the realities of the job market. She linked this educational crisis to broader societal and economic challenges, including youth unemployment, housing crises, and the devaluation of diplomas due to advancements in artificial intelligence. Polony described a "tragic crisis of vocations" within the teaching profession, rejecting the idea that teacher absenteeism is the main issue. Instead, she argued that educators are being neglected both financially and morally, and that the teaching profession must be revalued to attract and retain talent. She criticized the pedagogical models ingrained in teacher training institutions, claiming that outdated slogans have disconnected educators from the realities of the classroom. To illustrate a lack of responsibility among adults in education, she cited an example of a 15-year-old who attacked a woman with a spray and lighter, claiming he was "taken by adrenaline." Polony called for long-term, structured reforms rather than superficial changes, noting that the education system has undergone too many reforms in a short time, with eight different ministers in two five-year periods. She advocated for a 10-year programming law and shifting funding priorities to the primary level, where she believes the foundation of education is laid. She also proposed increasing teachers' salaries by 20 to 30% and reorganizing their workloads to account for all educational responsibilities. She suggested the creation of closed educational centers for students exhibiting severe behavioral issues, arguing that such students need to be removed from their environment to prevent further derailment. Polony emphasized that those who engage in destructive behavior must be punished under the principle of "casseur-payeur," which means that those who cause damage should pay for it. However, she placed primary responsibility on adults in positions of authority. She argued that restoring hope for young people requires economic recovery and a clear path forward for the country. Her message is one of urgency, calling for a rethinking of education's role in shaping both individual and national futures.