In France coming back to school, and back to work after the summer vacation is a very important time of year. The French refer to this part of the year as ”rentrée.” We decided to take a deep dive into the French school system with Romy Treneer who raised two children in Paris while teaching in the French university system before embarking on a career in the corporate sector. French schooling is internationally lauded but it isn’t all perfect. Romy guides us through the common misconceptions, and the challenges we face when judging the philosophy and methods behind the French Schools. With hosts Meg Gerner and ARBL Murray, Romy talks about the differences in parenting and teaching ideology between France and the United States and how are political viewpoints shape the expectations we have for our kids.  Romy Treneer has extensive experience in acclimating to the French way life both in her professional and personal life. She has started a consulting agency, Treneer Consulting, to help anglophones navigate work, visas, schooling, starting a business, and even buying property in France.  You can also check out her stubstack, Parisian Chronicles.  Book recommendations in this Episode: They Shoot School Kids Don’t They? by Peter Gumbel  Parentalité is a joint production between Message Paris, an association of anglophone parents and caregivers in France and World Radio Paris.