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

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What happened

In France, hundreds of thousands rallied nationwide on Tuesday to support high school students demanding more education funding.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:44:20 UTC.

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  1. Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France

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

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

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

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

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

  7. French police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand

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