How active is the Muslim Brotherhood here in Brussels?

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Johan Leman, 20 January 2025

Yesterday, I spoke with a teacher from a French-speaking secondary school in Brussels.
She told me that some colleagues are really struggling in their classrooms, for example, when discussing a theater performance or teaching certain material, because some students actively block the lesson and refuse to participate—a kind of active strike in the classroom.

When I told her that I hadn’t experienced much of this at Foyer because thedirection and team are on the same page, she told me that I underestimated the fact that some teachers share the same mindset as these students. Meanwhile, others, who do not share this mindset, preach tolerance toward such behavior.

To what extent what she told me is representative of many schools, I really cannot say. But if this is indeed becoming a trend, then it is high time for a debate on the matter—without insults—but with a very clear statement that a school curriculum is a school curriculum and must be respected. This applies both to teachers, who must be aligned on this front, and to students, without some parents attempting to change it through their children.

The same goes for school rules, which can certainly be discussed, but after discussion, must be respected by everyone.

I am curious to know whether this is truly a trend in French-speaking school system in Brussels or not.

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