Madrid plans an urgent decree allowing teachers and school leaders to respond immediately to misconduct in schools. It is intended to take effect in 2027/28 after centres have time to adapt rules and train staff.
A new teacher in Madrid earns €2,582.48 gross a month in 14 payments, according to the regional government. It says a €600 monthly rise sought by teachers would add €665 million a year to the education payroll.
Anonymous school accounts known as curis have prompted police warnings in Spain. Posts that identify and humiliate pupils or teachers may lead to criminal offences or civil liability, depending on the case.
Teachers spent Wednesday night at Jarama school in Rivas-Vaciamadrid during their sixth day of indefinite strike action. They want the regional education department to open talks; the government says it will not start new negotiations.
Demonstrators laid school desks across Madrid’s A-3 on the fourth day of an open-ended education strike. Police cleared the road, which reopened shortly after 9am.
The woman swept into a stream in Cabrera de Mar was found at sea about six kilometres away. Dana Adam also sent UME units to the Balearic Islands, where schools closed. Authorities suspended classes in parts of Valencia and Alicante too.
About 10,000 teachers gathered outside Madrid’s education department on the strike’s second day. Organisers put participation at 62%; the department reported 32.2%, as staff seek lower teaching loads and higher pay.
Children with developmental disorders face six to eight times the bullying risk of their peers. In LINKlusive, victimisation among primary pupils with special educational needs fell 45.6% in the intervention group, although the sample and assessment method have not been independently verified.
At least 215 teenagers and 85 education workers have been injured in France. Teachers support many student demands but face threats from protesters and pressure from the Government.
A 14-year-old girl was arrested in Barcelona after allegedly sending death threats to fellow students via social media. The incident prompted increased police patrols near the school and raised concerns about online safety among minors.
Madrid's public education movement brought about 20,000 people into the streets ahead of an indefinite strike set for 14 October 2026. Teachers, families and unions want lower workloads, smaller classes and higher pay.
Around 10,000 people marched through Madrid on 27 September in support of public education. Teachers, students, families and unions are calling for lower workloads, smaller classes and higher pay before an indefinite strike planned for 14 October.
Covid, flu and colds are spreading more as schools and workplaces return to normal. The basic trigger is renewed close contact, not the arrival of autumn itself.
Torrential rain flooded streets and disrupted Valencia’s transport network, with more than 470 incidents reported. Cars were trapped and water entered public facilities; the ES-Alert warning reached residents two hours after the rain began.
Relentless overnight rain flooded streets in eastern Spain and left one person dead in Barcelona. Classes were suspended and the metro ground to a halt. Valencia and Catalonia bore the brunt, while the storm threatened parts of Andalusia.
Catalonia will spend €100 million to equip one hundred public schools with modern climate control systems and improve classroom conditions. The first schools are expected to be fully equipped by the 2027/2028 academic year, as part of a wider plan to renovate every public school in the region by 2031.
More than 1,600 students in Jaén lost access to school buses after failed contracts. The regional government urges parents to use private cars or taxis. Families and transport companies reject the solution, demanding urgent action.
After a student died on a school trip, Aragón introduced Spain’s first law on extracurricular activities. School leaders and unions say the measure falls short and leaves teachers exposed. The future of trips and activities is now in doubt.
Catalonia’s Education Department will send inspectors to schools to ensure scheduled trips go ahead, after more than 1,350 public schools joined a campaign to suspend outings over working conditions.
Nearly 3,000 students in Valencia are starting another year in makeshift classrooms. Unions and parents are demanding urgent action as negotiations with authorities stall, while climate risks and political disputes deepen the education crisis.
Madrid faces a standoff over a planned waste depot in Montecarmelo. Residents are protesting its proximity to schools and homes. The city’s handling of similar sites elsewhere highlights inconsistencies in urban planning.
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.
Ibiza and Formentera are under orange alert for torrential rain and storms. The warnings coincide with the first day of school, with authorities expecting wind gusts of over 90 km/h and possible hail.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The new school year in Catalonia is set to begin with a strike. Ustec, the basic teachers' union, rejects the government's agreement, while demands for more staff and resources remain unresolved.
Catalonia’s basic education union confirmed a strike on September 8, and it went ahead. Talks with the government stalled over working conditions and class sizes, with language policy also in dispute.
A major error in Catalonia's PISA 2025 sampling has sparked political tensions and left the region unable to compare student performance. Unanswered questions are challenging the credibility of the Catalan government.
A major error in Catalonia's PISA test sampling has blocked comparisons with previous years. The government blames technical confusion, while opposition parties demand accountability. Schools are frustrated at being singled out.
