Live: Up to 500 schools to close in France as student protests continue

Up to 500 schools are expected to be closed across France on Monday as student protests continue, according to the country's education minister, Edouard Gaffry. Protests over high teacher absenteeism, excessively long school days and dilapidated facilities began at a Paris school on September 17, but grew into a nationwide movement last week. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.

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