Student protests that began in and around Paris last week have since reached secondary schools across France. Talks with the education minister haven't satisfied pupils' demands to tackle teacher shortages, neglected facilities and overcrowded classrooms. As student unions call for a fresh round of protests next week, whether the movement spreads to universities could prove decisive.
"We're quite disappointed," said Marius Mesnil, co-secretary-general of the High School Student Union, after talks at the Education Ministry on Friday.
