SpainThe new school year begins amid heightened tensions in Spain's education system, marked by teacher strikes and protests across nine autonomous communities. Strikes are planned in three regions: indefinite in Madrid starting October 14, a single day strike in Catalonia on September 8, and another in Andalusia on November 11. Additional conflicts are reported in Valencia, Cantabria, Aragon, Balearic Islands, Navarre, and Castile and Leon. The OECD will release the PISA report, which has historically caused significant reactions in educational systems, though Catalonia was excluded this year due to sampling issues. Education Secretary of the Generalitat resigned over this controversy. Teacher unions cite rising diversity in classrooms, insufficient resources, high workloads, and declining purchasing power as key factors. Union leaders warn that upcoming elections in 2026-2027 and potential regional elections in 2027 could increase demands for change.
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