
French students are angry: it is not just about old buildings and the lack of teachers
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In France, many students have been protesting in the streets for three weeks.
They are angry because the schools are old and broken.
There are also many teachers missing in high school classes.
Classrooms are too small for all the students.
Young people are especially worried about their professional future.
The protesters say that they will not have good jobs tomorrow.
A famous slogan says: "Graduates today, insecure tomorrow".
The government must find solutions to help these young people.
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