Protests sweep France, as student walkouts tap into public discontent

What the coverage shows

Most outlets frame the story around widespread school closures and student-led protests over poor conditions or funding, with NBC News and ABC News emphasizing the scale of disruptions across hundreds of schools. CBS News and Washington Post both stress that the protests have continued for weeks, while Democracy Now! is alone in foregrounding inequality and reporting nearly 2,000 high schools blockaded or closed. CNN and Channel 4 News stand out for focusing on a specific scene involving a mayor, students, and riot police.

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