School protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest in France

French students have set fire to bins and erected blockades outside schools in several cities, protesting overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and deteriorating facilities. Several school principals were injured, harassed, or assaulted during blockades, including incidents in Marseille and Nantes where fires were set and firefighters were forced to flee. The nationwide unrest is driven by student frustrations over poor conditions, lack of resources, and inadequate infrastructure, leading to violence and property damage across France.