France pledges more teachers after school students vow no let-up
High school students across France are complaining of absent teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures.
High school students in France have protested against poor conditions in schools, leading to the education minister promising 3,000 substitute teachers for the most affected schools. The students have blocked entrances to hundreds of schools for over a week, resulting in violent clashes with riot police. Over 71,500 people participated in nationwide protests, with over 500 arrests.
The interior ministry reported that some protesters have resorted to vandalism, prompting police to use tear gas. The unrest has raised concerns about the lack of teacher presence in schools, with many students questioning the government's response to their demands for better education and less police brutality.
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