PARIS, France – October 5, 2026 (STL.News) French Schools – Hundreds of high schools across France were disrupted Monday as a nationwide student protest movement over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school conditions continued, while serious violence surrounding some demonstrations resulted in fires, vandalism, clashes with police and thousands of people being taken into police custody. French Education Minister Édouard Geffray said 589 high schools experienced disruptions Monday, down from 735 on Friday. The figure does not mean that all 589 schools were completely closed. It includes schools experiencing protests, blockades, closures or other disruptions, with some
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