France is anticipating the closure of as many as 500 schools on Monday due to ongoing student protests. The demonstrations, initially sparked by concerns at a school in Paris on September 17, have escalated into a national movement. Students are protesting high rates of teacher absences, excessively long school days, and the poor condition of school facilities across France. Education Minister Édouard Geffray has reported the expected school closures as a direct result of the continued unrest. The protests gained momentum last week, spreading beyond the initial Paris location. Further updates are being provided through a liveblog as the situation develops. The nationwide disruption highlights growing discontent with the current state of the education system in France.