Up to 500 French schools to be totally or partly closed Monday amid student protests
Summary
Up to 500 high schools in France will be partly or fully closed on Monday due to ongoing student protests. The protests started over problems like teacher shortages and poor school conditions, and some violence has occurred, including damage to schools and attacks on staff.Key Facts
- France’s Education Minister said 400 to 500 high schools will have suspended classes on Monday.
- Since the protests began, 24 schools have been burned or damaged.
- Students are protesting teacher absences, long school days, and bad school buildings.
- The protests began on September 17 at a Paris school and have spread nationwide.
- There have been violent clashes between students and police, including the use of tear gas and batons.
- The minister claimed some far-left activists have joined the protests and caused violence.
- So far, 78 education staff have been injured in the protests.
- Over 5,000 people, mostly minors, have been arrested since the protests started.
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