In the wake of the tragic assassinations of teachers Samuel Paty in 2020 and Dominique Bernard in 2023, the French education system faces mounting pressure to enhance security measures for its staff.

Despite the automatic provision of 'functional protection' for teachers under threat, which covers legal expenses, the actual security of educational institutions has seen little progress.

The recent murder of Dominique Bernard by a radicalized former student has highlighted the ongoing risks faced by educators.

Teachers and unions express concern over the slow pace of implementing security measures, with only 400 schools secured so far.

This has sparked a broader conversation about the need for more comprehensive protection and support for teachers, who often feel isolated and abandoned by the system.

As France commemorates these fallen educators, the call for tangible action grows louder.