High school blockades and related violence persisted in France on Wednesday, September 30, as students protested against inadequate resources, overcrowded classrooms, and a shortage of staff. According to the Ministry of National Education, 356 schools were affected by the unrest, with 625 people detained and 83 law enforcement officers injured. The minister of National Education, Édouard Geffray, reported 119 students and staff injured since last Friday, including 34 staff members, calling the situation unprecedented in the education system. While condemning the "unqualifiable violence" against teachers and staff, he also acknowledged that some student demands were "legitimate." The Union Syndicale Lycéenne (USL) and the Union Étudiante called for new blockades of high schools and universities on Thursday, October 1, and a "large national demonstration" on October 6. They focused on issues such as overcrowded classes, unreplaceable teacher absences, and deteriorating infrastructure. USL president Ryad Rani noted that in half of all schools, 50% of education assistants were absent, and some schools lacked school nurses or social workers. These conditions have fueled student frustration and contributed to the ongoing protests. The student movement, which began in Île-de-France, spread to other regions, with 400 high schools and a dozen universities blocked on Tuesday, September 29. Political leaders have criticized the protests, with President Emmanuel Macron condemning the violence and stating that no political figures could legitimize it. Jean-Luc Mélenchon of La France insoumise urged the use of non-violent methods of protest. Violence erupted in several cities, including Lyon, Lille, Saint-Denis, and Rennes, with incidents involving projectiles, trash fires, and damage to public property. In Tours, a high school student was blinded, and in Alençon, a student was strangled. The Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, warned that any elected officials inciting violence would face criminal proceedings. The National Police Inspection General (IGPN) was tasked with three investigations following injuries to students. The government announced plans to open a "consultation platform" and organize a "national restitution event" to address student concerns. Meanwhile, the student unions emphasized their demands for dignified learning conditions and criticized the government's response as repressive.