Jean Zay
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Jean Zay was a prominent French politician and Minister of National Education in the late 1930s, known for his progressive educational reforms and efforts to modernize the French education system. He became a notable figure in the history of education in France, particularly for his stance on the importance of education in addressing social issues, although his initiatives faced opposition, such as the 1938 backlash against his circular on sexual education.
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Jean Zay was the Minister of Education who made schooling compulsory until the age of 14.
Des débuts de l’instruction à l’agrandissement du lycée Masséna, on vous raconte l’histoire de l’école à NiceMonaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·
Monaco· 2025-09-13
Monaco· 2025-09-13
Jean Zay was the Minister of National Education who was compelled to repeal a circular on sexual education in 1938.
Education à la sexualité à l’école : « Toutes les grandes fédérations de parents d’élèves y sont désormais favorables »Le Monde·
France· 2025-02-13
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