2 December 2024

Johan Leman

Polarisation – Radicalisation

Let us base ourselves briefly on some experiences of the last few years in the Foyer work. Regarding the possibility of radicalisation, the age is dropping and we see this […]

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25 November 2024

Johan Leman

How to deal with Islamism at school?

Following the publication about the fact that teachers in some schools would not dare to discuss some topics that are part of the prescribed program. To be clear: at Foyer […]

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21 November 2024

Johan Leman

Brussels, One Single Police Zone?

From recent conversations with several police inspectors, I’ve learned that in Brussels, there’s a growing belief that Police organization will need to become more large-scale and cross-municipal than it is […]

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19 November 2024

Johan Leman

Is it good for parents to know how a school performs on standardized tests?

Is it good for parents to know how a school performs on standardized tests?is principle of assessment in schools of the Flemish Community. Is this a wise decision?In fact, three […]

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4 November 2024

Johan Leman

Community-mindedness is not synonymous with statism

It is probably true that there are forms of community-mindedness that lead to statism. However, this does not mean that community-mindedness should always be translated into statism. Is it so […]

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30 October 2024

Johan Leman

Classes on philosophies of life at school

It seems that the intention of our country’s authorities is to abolish philosophical-religious education classes. The rationale provided is that such choices are a private matter. And, secretly, they are […]

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28 October 2024

Johan Leman

Concentration and Centralisation as a Predictable Failure

The starting point for this reflection is the conflict that has emerged in the Flemish athletics landscape. I recognize discussions here similar to those that took place in the integration […]

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25 October 2024

Johan Leman

Youngsters need to feel involved in a captivating story

It would not surprise me if the key to a thriving, future-oriented youth organization lies in young people feeling part of a compelling story. Such a story should be boundary-pushing, […]

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22 October 2024

Johan Leman

Climate Change and Migrations

According to the World Bank, it is expected that by 2050, 216 million climate refugees will leave their countries. Not only will droughts or floods be the cause, but also […]

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8 October 2024

Johan Leman

Is Low Molenbeek undergoing social change?

There are indications that, in certain parts of this municipality of 100,000 inhabitants spread across several neighborhoods, a strong social differentiation is taking place. In some neighborhoods, the middle class […]

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