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Protests against failing school system continue in France
French students protest crumbling school infrastructure and underfunded education despite government promises.
In brief
French students protest crumbling school infrastructure and underfunded education despite government promises. French students continue protesting poor school conditions and underfunded education after two weeks of demonstrations. Originally reported by Dw.
Students report school problems
French schoolchildren share videos of rats in toilets, leaking roofs, and broken heating systems.
“Rats in the toilets, leaking roofs, broken heating systems”
Schools in Saint-Denis face issues
At Lycee Paul Eluard in Saint-Denis, students report vermin and burst pipes in buildings.
“At the Lycee Paul Eluard in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis”
Overcrowded classrooms
Students complain about overcrowded classrooms and frequently cancelled lessons.
“Students complain about overcrowded classrooms and frequently cancelled lessons”
Protests spread nationwide
Protests against poor school conditions have erupted across France with no sign of ending.
“The protests, which have erupted all over the country, show no sign of coming to an end”
Education funding levels
France spends 6.7% of GDP on education, but infrastructure problems persist.
“France spends 6.7% of GDP on education”
School maintenance responsibilities
Local governments handle school maintenance while central government sets curricula.
“Local governments handle school maintenance while central government sets curricula”
Old school buildings
Over 80% of elementary school buildings in France are more than 50 years old.
“Over 80% of elementary school buildings in France are more than 50 years old”
Renovation program
Ile-de-France approved a €6.6 billion renovation program for 2017-2027.
“Ile-de-France approved a €6.6 billion renovation program for 2017-2027”
Heat problems persist
Schools still lack effective protection against summer heat despite repairs.
“Schools still lack effective protection against summer heat despite repairs”
Government response
Government plans to recruit 3,000 supply teachers and use software to identify struggling schools.
“Government plans to recruit 3,000 supply teachers and use software to identify struggling schools”
PISA scores show problems
Over one in three French 15-year-olds fail to achieve basic math competence.
“Over one in three French 15-year-olds fail to achieve basic math competence”
Protests near election
Student protests are evolving into a power struggle ahead of French presidential election.
“Student protests are evolving into a power struggle ahead of French presidential election”
In short
French students continue protesting poor school conditions and underfunded education after two weeks of demonstrations.
