French school unrest: students, teachers march on biggest day of protests

On Tuesday, students, teachers, and parents participated in widespread protests across France, marking the largest day of action in ongoing demonstrations. Protesters blockaded hundreds of schools and marched in cities including Marseille, Nantes, and Lyon. The demonstrations are a demand for the government to address issues of understaffed and dilapidated classrooms. The protests began peacefully in the mid-morning, with a major demonstration anticipated in Paris later in the afternoon. Participants carried placards and used smoke flares to express their discontent.