High School Students' Mobilization: Blockades, Demonstrations, and Calls for More Resources

High school students across France, including in cities like Paris, Lyon, and Nantes, have been engaged in a series of blockades and demonstrations since October 6, 2026, demanding more resources for national education. The movement, now in its fourth act, has seen hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, parents, and other supporters take to the streets. Notable events include a demonstration on October 6 with around 256,000 participants, and another on October 8 with over 224 high schools blocked. Teacher unions have joined the movement, calling for strikes and supporting the students' demands.