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French protests expand over school conditions and teacher shortages
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Story summary
- French students launched protests over poor high-school conditions, teacher shortages, and fast-paced schedules across the country.
- Protesters also denounced inequalities between private and public schools.
- The movement grew to include Yellow Vests, trade unions, and broader civil society.
- Joseph Downing, senior lecturer at Aston University, offered analysis of the protests.