https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-shuts-down-nearly-900-schools-as-violent-education-protests-escalateContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-shuts-down-nearly-900-schools-as-violent-education-protests-escalatehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-shuts-down-nearly-900-schools-as-violent-education-protests-escalate#u111473Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:45:12 +0000France has closed nearly 900 schools following escalating nationwide protests and riots over poor conditions in the high school system. Riot police fired tear gas as demonstrators clashed with authorities during what organizers described as the biggest day of school demonstrations. The unrest, which has grown over a weekslong movement, drew more than 250,000 people to the streets across the country including teachers, parents, and union activists. Class boycotts and school blockades have resulted in more than 6,100 arrests, primarily involving teenagers.Why it mattersThe demonstrations highlig