Tens of thousands of students and teachers in France protested overcrowded classrooms, a shortage of teachers, and the worsening of educational conditions.

Tens of thousands of students and teachers in France protested overcrowded classrooms, a shortage of teachers, and the worsening of educational conditions. The protests involved more than 1,200 high schools. Teachers have also said that a strike is possible after the announcement of France’s 2027 budget next week.

The images shared on social media show fires at some schools in France.

French officials said more than 5,000 people were arrested during the protests, most of them teenagers.