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"They don't invest in us': French students protest for more resources in schools

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What happened

High school students in France are fighting for more resources in schools.

Some of the protests have turned violent, but it's not clear whether students or the police are to blame.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:51:06 UTC.

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