# Macron Urges Respect as French Schools Protest Continues

> French student protests over school closures and teacher absences intensify amid calls for dialogue.
- Title: Macron Urges Respect as French Schools Protest Continues
- Summary: French student protests over school closures and teacher absences intensify amid calls for dialogue. President Macron urges respect as French high schools…
- Keywords: france, student protests, education ministry, macron, high schools, teacher absences, overcrowded classes, protest movement, news, world, Urges, Respect
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/12/macron-urges-respect-as-french-schools-protest-continues/238861
- Published: 2026-10-12T19:37:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: france, student protests, education ministry, macron, high schools, teacher absences, overcrowded classes, protest movement, news, world
## Student Protests Continue
French high schools face ongoing student protests over teacher absences and overcrowded classes.

> We stand in solidarity with the high schools that are worse off. We need real measures and proper dialogue, not repression.
## School Closures Decline
130 French high schools closed but 96.5% remained open as protests continue.
## Violence Intensifies
Protesters start fires and vandalize bus shelters despite mostly peaceful demonstrations.
## Police Response
Police deploy tear gas, batons and blast balls amid accusations of excessive force.
## Government Promises
3,000 substitute teachers to be deployed for 114 worst-affected schools.
## Internal Investigations
24 allegations of police brutality under review since protest movement began.
## President Macron's Call
Macron urges calm, dialogue and respect for students and property.

> These are issues that deserve time, consultation, discussion, and respect.
## Key takeaway

President Macron urges respect as French high schools face ongoing student protests over teacher absences and overcrowded classes.