Djamila accompanied her son Yanis, a second-year student at the Jean Monnet high school, to a demonstration in Strasbourg on October 6. Yanis listed issues he has encountered at his school after one month, including small classrooms with up to 30 students, and the absence of a German teacher next week. He expressed solidarity with high schools across France. Djamila emphasized her support for Yanis's demands but also wanted to teach him how to stay safe, monitor the police, and leave at the right time. The demonstration included approximately 10,000 students, teachers, and supporters, according to the intersyndicale, while the prefecture reported 5,500 participants. The procession was long and continuous, with a band playing reworked tunes. Many banners and placards criticized the government's response to the movement, which began in mid-September in Île-de-France high schools. The atmosphere was tense, with discussions reflecting lingering concerns about the police's use of non-lethal weapons against school blockades nationwide. Fabienne, a teacher and mother of Xavier, who was part of the demonstration, explained that she used geolocation to track her son and expressed solidarity with the movement. Thomas, a violinist with the philharmonic orchestra, wore a white armband to support and protect the students, emphasizing the importance of the education system. Bénédicte, an English teacher at the Louis Pasteur high school, described a confrontation with CRS police who used tear gas without understanding the situation. She noted that students had pointed out the pressure from Parcoursup, a system that ranks students for university admission, and the myth of meritocracy, as some schools are disadvantaged. She emphasized that the movement is a cry for justice and that the response should not be violence. Saba, a student at the René Cassin high school, expressed relief at the presence of educators, parents, and adults, stating that the more people involved, the more their voices would be heard. He criticized the "robots" used in Parcoursup selection and the poor condition of his school's infrastructure. He emphasized the need for determination and support to achieve concrete measures. Laurent, a private consultant with no children, joined the demonstration to show solidarity, criticizing the government's reduction of education funding and use of force against students. Chloé, an intermittent in the performing arts, wanted to "inflate the crowd" against a state that restricts protests. The demonstration's head included students, teachers, and others, chanting slogans such as "the youth annoy the Front National" or "Down with the state, the police, and the fascists." The procession moved through the quays of the Bateliers and Pêcheurs, where police in anti-riot gear blocked the way at each bridge to the Grande Île. A service of 150 union members formed a barrier. Volunteer "street medics" provided aid, reporting numerous interventions due to tear gas, including six cases of respiratory distress or fainting. Many students lacked protective equipment, prompting efforts to train new activists in using saline solution and Maalox. At the Place de la République, participants recognized the scale of the mobilization. Some climbed the statue in the middle of the lawn to display banners. Hundreds attempted to continue the demonstration toward the Maréchal-Foch street but were stopped by tear gas. After ten minutes, thousands returned to the Boulevard de la Victoire as the demonstration ended. Later, small confrontations occurred between protesters and police, with the latter using tear gas to disperse groups. Windows at a McDonald's and a nearby bank were damaged. The prefecture reported nine arrests in Strasbourg. Michelle, a psychology student, stated that the movement would continue until demands were heard, noting that university students also face similar issues, including professors in burnout and poor infrastructure. Hava, an English student, linked the inequalities highlighted by high school students to those faced by international students, who pay nearly 4,000 euros in tuition fees. Suzie, a university teacher, confirmed that the students' demands were shared and praised their sense of responsibility. Laurent Feisthauer, a CGT departmental secretary, expressed surprise at the strong mobilization, stating he could not walk the entire demonstration. Young people, including students and high schoolers, expressed their intention to continue blockades in the coming days. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a policy allowing schools to organize internal democracy sessions at the end of the week, though it remains uncertain if this will satisfy the youth, who continue to demand concrete measures such as creating jobs, abolishing Parcoursup, and increasing the budget for the national education system.