Paris Suburb Students Lead Protests Over France's Strained Schools

Students across France are protesting because they say their schools do not have enough teachers and other staff.

They also say some classrooms are crowded and school buildings are in poor condition.

The protests began in suburbs near Paris and spread to other cities.

At one school, several subjects have been canceled because teachers are missing.

Students, parents and teachers want schools to receive more support.

Police used tear gas and rubber bullets in some cases, and thousands of people were arrested.

The government says education is still a priority.

It says the planned increase in education spending is below inflation partly because the student population is declining.