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Thousands protest in France to support students calling for more resources in schools

NPR | By Eleanor Beardsley,
Michel Martin
Published October 7, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

In France, hundreds of thousands rallied nationwide on Tuesday to support high school students demanding more education funding.

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Eleanor Beardsley
Eleanor Beardsley is an NPR correspondent based in Paris, France.
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Michel Martin
Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.
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