Hundreds of schools to shut on October 5 as student protests rock France
The teenagers at French high schools, known as lycees, say that their studies are being ruined by high teacher absence rates, overlong school days and…
According to The Hindu, the teenagers at French high schools, known as lycees, say that their studies are being ruined by high teacher absence rates, overlong school days and dilapidated facilities, as well as other grievances.
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