Grab you book bags! In this episode of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot head back to school to explore the ins and outs of France’s education system. The standard is considered high and students who go through the system have the reputation of being well-rounded. But critics say it’s rigid, strict and old fashioned. We speak to author Peter Gumbel about the style of French teaching and why so many students fail. Also, why do French kids tend to have the same handwriting?