The City of Montreuil is organizing events dedicated to the rights of children and teenagers from November 12 to December 2, as part of its Territorial Educational Project (PEDT) renewed for the 2024-2028 period. The goal is to coordinate municipal educational actions and those of the educational community to foster the development and citizenship of young people from birth to 18 years old.
Among the PEDT's notable achievements, the city has developed 6 "inclusive playgrounds" for better sharing between boys and girls, created the "Tables communes" catering service for organic and local food, and implemented the "Cultivating Peace" program for conflict resolution. "Talking Trees" provide exchange spaces for parents of teenagers, and an annual public speaking competition for high school students has been held since 2019.
The city highlights the enrollment of 11,400 students in its 52 primary schools, 3,587 children registered in leisure centers on Wednesdays, 563 places in municipal nurseries for the youngest, and 10,742 young athletes registered in local clubs. The REVE project for the next four years focuses on combating inequalities, promoting co-education, and the emancipation of young people.
Montreuil's parenting support policy, integrated into the PEDT, emphasizes preventing excessive screen exposure, the role of fathers, and supporting families with disabilities. Actions are carried out by municipal services, associations, and parent groups to strengthen co-education and support families.
Professionals and residents share insights on the importance of these initiatives. Imen and J., residents since 2018, appreciate Sunday morning sports activities like kickboxing, which allow parents and children to connect. The city aims to engage fathers, often absent from parental support structures, and to educate on screen usage, recommending zero screens before age 3 and shared, educational use thereafter. A multidisciplinary working group is addressing these issues.
Supporting parents of children with disabilities is also a key focus, aiming to foster the child's development and strengthen the parental relationship. The city emphasizes that education is everyone's responsibility, involving parents, facilitators, teachers, and associations in the educational journey of young people.
