Editorial photo #13520813 Social Issue

Protest And Strike Day Against The Closure Of Classes And Downsizing Of Primary Schoolteachers

Schoolteachers gather in Toulouse, France, on March 31, 2026. A placard reads 'No to the closure, school in danger'. The gathering follows a nationwide call by FSU, CGT'Education, SNuipp-Fsu, and SUD Education for a strike and protest. Primary schoolteachers and Support Assistants for Disabled Pupils (AESH) assemble in front of the Board of Education. The National Education Ministry has announced a reduction of 3,500 schoolteacher positions across France, with 170 classes set to close next year in the Haute-Garonne department. The schoolteachers are also advocating for improved working conditions and higher wages. AESH, predominantly women, often live below the poverty line and are protesting against insufficient funding, precarious job contracts, and staff shortages. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13520813
Date taken: 31 March 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Alain Pitton/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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