French Government Promises 3,000 Supply Teachers to Calm Student Protests

The French government promised 3,000 extra supply teachers following nationwide protests by high-school students over secondary education resources.

Education minister Edouard Geffray announced the deployment via new software to direct teachers to 500 lycées in greatest need, though student leaders have demanded greater financial investments.

Authorities reported 6,877 arrests since protests began, as student unions called for further demonstrations ahead of upcoming presidential elections.