A reform to stretch out the French school week and lighten the number of hours a day in class meets with stiff resistance. Why do the French find it so hard to wean themselves off a strict diet of all-academics? What will help tomorrow's workforce find fulfilment... and jobs?<br /><br />Peter GUMBEL. Author of "France's got talent";<br />Jean Rémy GIRARD. National Secretary, SNALC-FGAF teachers' union;<br />Johan TOLLGERDT. Journalist, Svenska Dagbladet;<br />Barbara MOROSS. Primary Principal of the American Section, Lycée International de Saint Germain en Laye.<br /><br />Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Christopher Davis.<br />Watch the first part here.<br /> <br />http://www.france24.com/en/taxonomy/emission/18881<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
