A surge of student-led demonstrations is gripping France, with schools nationwide disrupted by protests against overcrowded classrooms and severe teacher shortages. Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as teachers and pupils voice frustration over strained resources and declining educational standards. The unrest reflects broader tensions in France’s education system, where staffing gaps and rising pupil numbers have intensified pressure. With strikes and walkouts escalating, the government faces growing demands for urgent solutions.
The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.
