# High school students in Paris' deprived suburbs spark national protest movement

https://mins.news/en/item/84457

- Reuters, 2026-10-03 07:35 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/high-school-students-paris-deprived-suburbs-spark-national-protest-movement-2026-10-03/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac0b02caa92170001cc07a0

> Maisa, a 17-year-old from a poor Paris suburb who hopes to become an English teacher, joined tens of thousands of students and supporters in protests this week. The demonstrations have spread across France over run-down schools, overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages.

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