Arts & Culture
The Politics of Language Policy and Educational Reform
Quick fact
In the 1980s, France passed a law making French the only language of instruction in public schools, effectively banning regional languages like Breton from the classroom—a policy that has since been relaxed but still shapes national identity debates.
Why this is interesting
When a country decides which language children learn in school, it's not just about communication—it's about power, identity, and who gets to belong. Why do these decisions spark so much controversy?