# France Closes 400 Schools Amid Student Protests

> France closes 400 schools as student protests over education issues turn violent.
- Title: France Closes 400 Schools Amid Student Protests · Dw
- Summary: France closes 400 schools as student protests over education issues turn violent. France closed 400 schools after student protests over education grievances…
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## Schools Close Amid Protests
Over 400 schools and colleges across France remained closed on Friday as student protests over education-related grievances continued.
## Education Minister Reports Impact
Education Minister Edouard Geffray said 735 teaching establishments were 'affected' in some way on Friday, '30% fewer than yesterday.'
## Violence and Injuries Rise
Three emergency services personnel were injured responding, an improvement on '31 yesterday,' with Geffray condemning 'acts of extreme violence.'
## Protests Spread Across France
Protests against teacher shortages, dilapidated school buildings, and a lack of learning materials erupted at lycées in the Paris region last month before spreading nationwide.
## School Damage Reported
The Lycee Mandela in Nantes sustained fire damage and was expected to close until mid-October after a fire in the entrance hall.
## Police Response and Criticism
Police made around 2,000 arrests and scores of people were injured, including 40 high school principals, with students criticizing heavy-handed tactics.

> You don't want to hear our words; you just fire tear gas
## Student Demands and Future Actions
Student groups called for concrete responses to demands and urged continued protests without violence, planning a mass protest on October 6.

> Police out of schools! No to the repression of student mobilization!
## Key takeaway

France closed 400 schools after student protests over education grievances turned violent, with 2,000 arrests and €25 million in damage reported.