What’s wrong with schools in France?
Angry French students have blocked access to their schools for four weeks.
Al Jazeera English reports: Angry French students have blocked access to their schools for four weeks.
AJLabs breaks down what they want and why.
This world story centres on France.
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- France · Europe
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Angry French
- Section
- World
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