A citizen’s convention in Paris has voted against maintaining the current 4.5-day school week, a policy championed by Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire. The convention was convened to address issues including violence against children, with the school week restructuring presented as a key preventative measure. The rejection of the shorter week represents a setback for Grégoire’s plan. The convention’s findings were released on June 23rd. Details of alternative proposals from the convention have not yet been widely released. The mayor initially implemented the 4.5-day week as part of broader efforts to improve student well-being and reduce pressure on families. The decision highlights a divergence between the mayor’s vision and the preferences of citizen representatives.