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Add as a preferred source on GoogleMany teachers support the student demonstrations but say they feel exhausted and isolated amid rising violence.
Student protests have disrupted French high schools for nearly two months, and headteachers demonstrated Friday, Nov. 13, to seek government protection, France 24 reported Saturday.
Many teachers support the students, but they said they felt exhausted and isolated amid rising violence, according to France 24. The report said headteachers’ demonstrations reflected their frustration with the situation.
Sociologist Éric Fassin told France 24 that the unrest also raises questions about dissent, government policy and democratic participation.
Anadolu Agency reported a Monday blockade in Paris; Education Minister Edouard Geffray said blockades are illegal and could put the school year at risk.
France 24 said police used tear gas and fires broke out in Paris, while demonstrations also took place in Bordeaux, Toulouse and Marseille.
