France to suspend lessons at up to 500 schools Monday amid student protests

France's education minister says lessons will be fully or partly suspended at some high schools after clashes between riot police and students.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT

France to suspend lessons at up to 500 schools Monday amid student protests

Up to 500 schools in France face full or partial suspensions of lessons on Monday amid student protests, according to BBC News.

France's education minister said teaching would be disrupted at some high schools following clashes between riot police and student protesters.

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