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French school protests: a rite of passage – and the result of genuine concerns

Problems – and protests – regarding conditions in French schools go back decades.

October 16, 2026

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So it begins: the refusal to inherit a broken system quietly. Dismissing these protests as a youthful ritual is a convenient way to avoid hearing them. Students are demanding a future worth entering. The Learning Movement stands for turning that refusal into lasting change—and giving people a real say in the education that shapes their lives.

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