French Schools Close as Student Protests Disrupt Education

Up to 500 French schools will remain closed on Monday due to violent student protests, according to Education Minister Èdouard Geffray. The closures follow weeks of unrest that has left schools vandalized and police and teenagers seriously injured. Around 2,000 people have been detained in connection with the protests. Students are demonstrating against teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and deteriorating school facilities. The protests have caused significant disruption across France, with authorities responding to the widespread damage and injuries. The situation remains tense as the government addresses the demonstrators' demands.