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Student protests against Italian education changes

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Student protests have emerged in Italy regarding educational changes. Initially, students at the Mattei-Ferraris school in Caserta demonstrated against a local reorganization that split their institution into three separate locations. Protesters cited concerns over transportation difficulties, inadequate facilities, and the lack of gymnasiums and laboratories. Demonstrations expanded to cities such as Fermo and Messina, where students opposed the ‘DL Valditara’, a new decree from the Meloni government. Led by the Rete degli Studenti Medi, protesters argued the decree threatens inclusive public education and increases social inequality. Specific criticisms targeted new regulations regarding the distribution of foreign students in classrooms and a general ban on participating in school activities with a covered face, unless for health or security reasons. In Caserta, the situation escalated following the closure of the historic Mattei-Ferraris school building, which was declared unusable due to seismic and structural vulnerabilities. Over one thousand people, including students, teachers, parents, and local citizens, marched through the streets to protest the relocation of students to three temporary sites that lack adequate laboratories and facilities. The march concluded at the Prefecture, where protesters met with officials to demand a formal dialogue with provincial institutions to address the emergency and secure a permanent solution for the school.

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