Thousands of people gathered in Toulouse on Tuesday morning for a demonstration organized by high school student unions, education staff unions, and other student groups. The event, which took place in the city center, drew an estimated 13,000 participants, though union representatives believe the actual number may be higher. The demonstration was part of a national day of mobilization, with all high schools and several middle schools in the region closed for the occasion. Participants focused on a range of education-related issues, including the Parcoursup application system, which is used for university admissions in France, and concerns about teacher absences and school schedules. Banners displayed at the event highlighted demands for changes to these systems, as well as measures to address the impact of heatwaves in classrooms and calls to stop the repression of student demonstrations. The mood remained largely calm throughout the day, with only minor incidents reported near the end of the march in the Saint Cyprien neighborhood and the Arènes area. The call for calm from high school students in the region followed an incident in Lens, where tensions had previously flared. In addition to high school students, some university students and a significant number of education staff were present at the demonstration in Toulouse. Many participants carried materials to explain their demands more clearly, emphasizing the need for systemic changes in the education sector. The demonstration took place amid a broader controversy involving the National Police Inspectorate (IGPN), which was informed of a video showing a plainclothes police officer allegedly touching the hair and chest of a young girl during her arrest in Metz. The video was released on Tuesday, and the local prosecutor's office confirmed the incident had occurred. As a result, high schools in the region were closed to prevent any potential disruption or further escalation of tensions.