French student protesters vow to keep up their fight after scoring first win
Unions called another strike as the government’s pledge to send 3,000 qualified teachers failed to end campus blockades and school closures.
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French student unions promised this Friday to maintain the protests after winning what they classified as their first victory: the government's announcement that it will send about 3,000 teachers to fill the lack of professionals in schools. Mobilization gains more and more support from students from elite universities in Paris, while 141 schools remain closed throughout the country.
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French student protesters vow to keep up their fight after scoring first win
PARIS — French student unions vowed on Friday to keep up protests after scoring their first win in a campaign that is increasingly supported by Par...
French student unions vowed on Friday to continue their protests after their first victory in a campaign that is gaining growing support from top Paris universities. The education ministry said 141 schools across the country were still under occupation.
The French government has tried to calm student unrest with promises of more teachers and more funding for education. After 10 days of protests, school blockades and clashes with police, authorities have announced emergency measures. But student organizations are demanding more sweeping changes and warn that demonstrations will continue.
The government pledged to allocate 3,000 additional teachers to understaffed schools across the country.
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