Attacks in French Schools Raise Concerns Over Student Violence

A secondary school in southern France experienced a serious incident when a student stabbed a 60-year-old teacher, leading to severe injuries that necessitated her urgent transfer to the hospital.

The police arrested the student immediately, charging him with attempted murder after confirming that he had stabbed the teacher at least three times.

The French Minister of Education, Édouard Geffray, expressed his support for the teacher and her family, stating that the ministry is closely monitoring the situation and emphasizing that the safety of educational staff is a priority that cannot be overlooked.

This incident is not isolated, as France has witnessed a rise in violence within educational institutions in recent years. In 2024, a teaching assistant was killed in an attack by a student, and another incident in April of the same year resulted in the death of a girl and injuries to several students.

This series of events has sparked a broader discussion in France regarding school safety and the need to enhance preventive measures and psychological support for students.