WorldPingFrench high school students are marched together as they demanded better learning conditions at their schools.
Several hundred thousand students turned out in cities across France.
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Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
France's police fire tear gas and water cannons as school protests sweep the country
Protests sweep France, as student walkouts tap into public discontent
Calls to block social media platforms for minors in France amid school protests
France protests continue
Student protests in France turn violent, leading to thousands of arrests, mostly of teens
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Read the full report at NPRAround 250,000 people protested funding cuts in France that have left public schools with leaks, rats and not enough desks. Aiden Stretch reports on the demonstrations that have turned violent.
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WorldPingOne factor accelerating these student protest is social media, and its being boosted even more by artificial intelligence. Some French mayors have even called for social media platforms to be temporarily blocked for minors.
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Thousands have been detained and classes were canceled for the rest of this week as the student protests tapped into French anger over austerity measures.
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WorldPingMore than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school students demanding more education funding, according to government figures, with thousands of arrests.
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WorldPingCrowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
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Prime Minister Lecornu is pledging to improve schools at a time when the government seeks to save billions. France's dilemma can be seen across the EU: How to cut spending when citizens are demanding more from the state?
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