As we close the ban on a brilliant summer, one cannot help but be struck by the contrast between the enthusiasm of a nation for its Olympic Games and the quagmire of political maneuvering born of an elusive majority. The summer lesson is clear: it is the government that is doing badly, not France.
For all those who find their way back to a school, a leisure centre or a foster home, the common good pales in comparison to the brilliant performances of our athletes. What can educators still hope for from politics?
