Children at two Madrid schools return to class surrounded by drug users and discarded syringes. Despite police action and repeated complaints, the problem persists. Parents and teachers warn of daily risks and demand stronger measures.
Catalonia suspends classes and public activities in five regions as torrential rain triggers a red alert. Authorities urge residents to stay home and brace for major disruption.
Catalonia’s PISA results were discarded after a major testing error. Education officials say local assessments are sufficient, but the OCDE’s decision leaves the region without an international comparison.
Catalonia’s school year begins amid a teacher strike and a Pisa test controversy, alongside a sharp rise in staff numbers. Heatwave conditions and unfinished ventilation work compound the strain, while officials promise reforms under mounting pressure.
Ceuta’s new school year begins under strict security. Local families confront the reality of migrant children living in makeshift camps. The city’s border crisis exposes sharp contrasts in childhood and chance.
As her daughter starts university and her son enters his final preschool year, Paula Echevarría shares a candid family moment after a summer marked by personal loss.
Valencia’s new school year opens with more than 800,000 students and nearly 84,000 teachers. Tensions with unions over class sizes and working conditions threaten stability, while authorities insist on gradual reforms despite union demands.
After a month-long strike, most Valencian teachers have turned down the regional government’s proposal. The dispute highlights ongoing problems with class sizes and resources, alongside a lack of trust between educators and officials.
A chemical explosion at the Rovira i Virgili University in Tarragona injured three people. Firefighters and medical teams rushed to the scene, renewing concerns about safety in academic laboratories.
Princess Leonor has started her political science degree at Universidad Carlos III. Unlike her father, she enters without a tailored academic path or exclusive privileges. The royal family insists on normality, but her admission process and presence have still sparked debate.
Catalonia will help receive migrant minors from Ceuta, but only within strict boundaries. Salvador Illa rejects unconditional solidarity and criticizes Madrid’s approach to regional funding and social policy.
Young musicians in Galicia are getting crowds to sing in Galician-even those from Spanish-speaking homes. Viral tracks and packed shows point to a real cultural shift, challenging official language policies and reaching far beyond the region.
Catalonia’s PISA scores were invalidated after nearly a quarter of selected students were excluded. The episode exposes serious problems in the region’s education oversight and raises questions about accountability.
Photos of José Israel Hernández Chávez celebrating his law graduation in full academic regalia beside a municipal garbage truck resurfaced in 2026. His story highlights the realities facing working students in Mexico and the determination required to overcome economic barriers.
Irish childcare centers are recruiting Spanish early years teachers with degrees and at least six months’ experience. Contracts last at least a year, pay up to eighteen euros per hour and include relocation support. Applications close in November 2026.
A 45 million euro government initiative will create more than 1,500 affordable university residences across Spain. The plan sets maximum rents, including utilities and wifi, to ease the housing crisis for students and academic staff in basic cities.
Catalonia’s education department urged unions to pause their strike plans, but union leaders insist the September 8 walkout will proceed. The government’s proposed reforms failed to convince teachers, setting the stage for disruption as schools reopen.
Maria Àngels Francés has taken charge of the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua, defending a unified language identity. The institution faces a 25% budget cut and political pressure from Vox and PP.
Andalusia’s education authorities have opened a ten-day window for selected teachers to join new job pools in basic subjects. Only those already in another Andalusian teaching pool are eligible. The move aims to fill urgent vacancies for the 2026/2027 school year.
Barcelona’s Clínic Hospital will relocate, triggering a €1.7 billion urban overhaul. L’Hospitalet will see 800 new homes, half protected. Esplugues will get the new Faculty of Pharmacy. The project will reshape healthcare, housing, and connections between the cities.
Catalonia’s Education Department has invalidated its PISA test results after a sampling error excluded too many students. The incident led to disciplinary proceedings and the dismissal of a senior official. The OECD will not recognize the region’s results.
David Aguilar, born without a right forearm, built his first prosthetic arm from LEGO at age nine. Years later, his invention earned a Guinness World Record and inspired new approaches to affordable prosthetics. His story shows how creativity can help people overcome personal challenges.
Andalusia has approved a decree making school transfer the basic sanction for bullying. The measure aims to better protect victims and clarify procedures for handling such cases, following high-profile failures in anti-bullying protocols.
With back-to-school costs in Spain averaging €548 per child, families are seeking financial relief. Only one major national grant remains open for applications, until September 10; other support programs depend on regional or local calls.
Spanish families will spend an average of €2,480 per child on school-related costs in the 2026-2027 year, with more than €500 needed just to start September. A new OCU survey reveals sharp differences by school type and region, highlighting the growing financial pressure on households.
Catalonia faces a teachers’ strike on the first day of school, with Ustec ruling out a last-minute deal. The union is demanding more staff and smaller classes, while the Education Department’s response remains limited.
Spain enters a decisive political season amid unresolved crises. The government faces pressure over Ceuta and immigration. In Catalonia, education and transport issues threaten stability.
A cyberattack has hit the University of Barcelona, affecting some digital services. Authorities say enrollment for the new academic year will go ahead as planned. The university has put security protocols and system monitoring in place.
Catalonia’s Education Department has dismissed its secretary general and launched disciplinary proceedings against three officials after a major error in administering PISA tests raised questions about oversight.
Madrid schools will open earlier than schools elsewhere in Spain. The 2026-2027 calendar brings several long weekends and a shorter academic year, with basic dates affecting families across the region, as well as students and teachers.
The 2026/2027 academic year in Spain will see students return to classrooms on different dates depending on their region and educational stage. Christmas and Easter breaks vary widely, and so does the last day of classes, making it impressive for families to check local calendars.
Families in Extremadura can apply for up to €200 per month per child aged 0 to 3, regardless of income. The expanded Cheque Guardería covers every year of early childhood education and aims to ease nursery costs for thousands of households.
A Kaspersky survey found that 58% of users now rely on smartphones as their primary way to access the internet, with Generation Z leading the shift. The growing amount of sensitive data stored on mobile devices is raising new digital security concerns.
Multiple opposition parties in Catalonia are demanding urgent answers from senior government officials over healthcare wait times and education test failures, as well as transport planning. The political season is beginning under mounting pressure.
University students in Spain can earn €1,000 a month through Campus Rural 2026, a government-backed program offering paid internships in rural municipalities. With 850 placements across 45 public universities, the initiative connects academic training with opportunities in areas facing depopulation.
