Twenty-eight high schools in the Alpes-Maritimes region of France will switch to remote learning on Monday, October 5, as reported by BFM Nice Cote-d'Azur. The news comes from the local rectorate, which confirmed the decision. Among the affected schools are the International Center in Valbonne, the Goscinny High School in Drap, and the Ferry and Les Coteaux High Schools in Cannes. This shift to online classes follows a growing student movement advocating for better educational resources and conditions. The movement gained momentum earlier in the week, with 250 students gathering in front of the CIV, a local government building, to express their concerns. In Drap, reports indicate that there were notable disturbances near Goscinny High School, with consistent sources confirming the presence of a large gendarmerie (military police) deployment. Tensions escalated between the gendarmes and the students, highlighting the intensity of the protests. The rector of the Alpes-Maritimes region has called for the Academic Council for High School Life to meet, aiming to "continue the dialogue at all levels" regarding the students' demands. The rector also reminded the public that a national consultation platform will open on Monday, offering students and educators a chance to voice their opinions and suggestions. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the concerns raised by the student movement. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between students and authorities over educational policies and resource allocation. As the region moves toward remote learning, the dialogue between students, educators, and officials remains critical in finding solutions that address the concerns of all parties involved.