Up to 500 French Schools Closed as Protests Enter Second Week

Up to 500 French high schools will begin a second week of total or partial closures on Monday as protests over dilapidated schools and classrooms, overcrowding and teacher shortages precede a nationwide day of demonstrations on Tuesday. Reporting from outside a high school in the Paris suburb of Aubervilliers, France 24's Luke Shrago says things are relatively calm as of early Monday morning as students seek to rebuild the momentum of last week’s protests following a weekend lull. The protests highlight deep-seated frustrations with the French education system, including inadequate funding and deteriorating infrastructure. Students are demanding better conditions and more resources for their schools. This report from FRANCE 24 English provides the latest on the protests and the government's response. Subscribe to France 24 for more news and analysis.