American teacher based in France discusses the student-led protests

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What happened

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Cole Stangler, an American teacher and writer based in Marseille, about the student-led protests in France.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:44:10 UTC.

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  1. Student protests in France turn violent, leading to thousands of arrests, mostly of teens

  2. The protests and polls in Spain

  3. French PM rejects police brutality claims after teens severely injured in protests: 'Accidents happen'

  4. Live: France suspends stun grenade use in school protests after 15-year-old loses hand

  5. ‘We’re short of resources’: France’s student protesters, in their own words

  6. American teacher based in France discusses the student-led protests

  7. Thousands protest in France to support students calling for more resources in schools

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