France to shutter up to 500 schools as more student protests called
Education minister cites safety concerns for closures as organisers call for resumption of protests.
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WorldPingFrance's education minister said lessons would be "totally or partly suspended" at up to 500 high schools on Monday after several days of sometimes violent protests against teacher shortages, dilapidated school buildings and overcrowding in classrooms.
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Read the full report at France 24Education minister cites safety concerns for closures as organisers call for resumption of protests.
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WorldPingEducation minister says 24 schools have been burnt or ransacked and 78 staff members injured since student unrest began last month Europe live – latest updates More than 400 schools in France will be closed or partly closed on Monday as authorities b…
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WorldPing"The Big Weekend Show" co-host says the country's violent student protests are "a cautionary tale" for the U.S., warning open borders lead to unrest and misplaced anger.
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WorldPingHigh school students in France are expected to continue their protests this week, challenging President Emmanuel Macron's government…
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High school students say their classrooms are overcrowded, teachers are missing and buildings need repairs. The protests have spread to cities across France, and some 5,000 people have been arrested.
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