Around 250,000 people demonstrated across France on Tuesday as students, teachers and unions demanded better conditions and increased funding for schools.
The protests have grown since late September, with students blocking entrances to hundreds of high schools. Demonstrators have complained about teacher shortages, overcrowded schedules, deteriorating classrooms and school buildings struggling with rising temperatures.
The nationwide demonstrations were largely peaceful, but some rallies later turned violent. Police used tear gas, batons and riot-control rounds after clashes erupted in several locations.
The Interior Ministry estimated that 256,000 people joined the protests nationwide, while union organizers placed attendance at around 450,000.
The unrest has also raised concerns about police tactics. Authorities said 215 students and 715 police officers had been injured since the movement began. A 15-year-old student lost a hand after police used a stun grenade, while another teenager suffered serious facial injuries.
Police have opened internal investigations into several alleged incidents involving officers. More than 5,000 people have reportedly been arrested, with minors accounting for about 87 percent of those detained.
Twenty-four schools have also been burned or damaged during the unrest.
The French government has condemned violence while saying it is addressing students’ concerns. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu rejected accusations of systematic police repression and called for protests to remain peaceful.
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