'Fundamental demand': Saint-Denis students seek same opportunity as those in 'more privileged areas'

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The protests are shining a cruel light on major problems that have existed for years. All the while, police are cracking down on students, using teargas and strongarm tactics as students blockade entrances. For this high school teacher, the protests reflect concerns about everyday conditions in which students are expected to learn.

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