French high schools closed in biggest day of student protests in decades
Summary
Thousands of students, parents, and teachers in France protested for better school conditions, causing many high schools and universities to close. The protests have lasted for three weeks, with some clashes between protesters and police leading to injuries and arrests.Key Facts
- About 2,000 high schools in France stopped classes because of the protests.
- Students, parents, and teachers are demanding more funding and better resources for schools.
- Some school buildings are in poor condition, with problems like falling ceilings and water damage.
- Police detained over 5,000 people, including more than 4,000 teenagers, during the protests.
- Protesters and police clashed, with police using tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds.
- A 15-year-old lost a hand after picking up a police grenade that exploded.
- A 14-year-old was injured by a tear gas grenade and is being investigated.
- The French government has not made any major changes in response to the protests.
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