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Madrid Schools: A teachers’ strike defending public education entered its third day, with police using batons against demonstrators and protests delaying Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s departure. Student Support: Spain is preparing more than $50 million for university housing and expanded student rights; a proposed University Student Statute is also awaiting approval. Weather Disruption: Severe Storm Adam forced school closures in Mallorca as flooding battered eastern Spain.

Madrid School Strike: Teachers and students have taken to the streets to defend public schools, as an education strike entered its third day. Police used batons during protests, and a large demonstration delayed Madrid leader Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s departure. University Policy: The Government has outlined a proposed University Student Statute, with approval still to come; the plan could shape student rights and protections across Spain. Storm Disruption: Schools in Mallorca were cancelled as severe weather alerts swept the Balearic Islands, while torrential rain in eastern Spain left at least four people dead.

Madrid Education Strike: Police used batons against teachers protesting the Ayuso government’s education policies, as an indefinite strike entered its sixth day. Teachers want more staff and funding, smaller classes and better working conditions; protests also delayed Ayuso’s departure from an event. University Students: Spain plans to approve more than €50 million for university housing and expand student rights, alongside a proposed University Student Statute. Weather Disruption: Severe storms prompted school cancellations in Mallorca as flooding hit the Balearic Islands.

Balearic School Closures: Storm Adam has canceled classes in Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera on Monday, with emergency services on standby as severe weather hits the islands. Madrid Public Schools: Thousands of teachers and students rallied last week to defend public education, as an indefinite strike highlighted concerns over school conditions. Clashes at Complutense University left two officers injured and five people detained.

Madrid School Strike: Thousands of teachers, students and supporters have rallied for public education as teachers begin an indefinite strike. Protests at Complutense University turned tense, with five people detained and two police officers injured. Youth Protests: Student-led demonstrations are spreading across Europe over education funding and living costs, with Spain among the countries seeing protests.

Madrid Education Strike: Teachers and students have taken to the streets for public education, with thousands joining rallies as an indefinite teachers’ strike reached its third day. Further protests are planned, and demonstrations at Complutense University led to five arrests and two officers being injured.

Madrid School Strike: Teachers, parents and students rallied in large numbers as an indefinite strike entered its third day, demanding better funding and pay, smaller classes, more support for pupils with special needs and improved school facilities. Teachers say they will stay off the job until their demands are addressed, with further demonstrations planned. Campus Protests: Five people were detained and two police officers injured at Complutense University as the education strike began.

Madrid School Strike: Teachers and students have taken to the streets to defend public education, with the strike entering its third day and more protests planned next week. School Oversight: A Madrid school director faces disciplinary action over political letters sent to teenagers. University Research: The University of Málaga has opened its Picasso supercomputer to local small businesses for artificial-intelligence development.

Madrid Education Strike: Teachers and students have taken to the streets for a third day to defend public schools and protest conditions under the Ayuso government. Demonstrations are set to continue next week; clashes at Complutense University left five people detained and two police officers injured.

Madrid School Strike: Teachers and students have begun an indefinite strike to defend public education, with thousands marching over school conditions. Protests at Complutense University also led to arrests and injuries. School Oversight: A Madrid school director faces disciplinary action over political letters sent to teenagers, raising questions about political activity in schools. University Rules: Science Minister Diana Morant is working on a replacement university decree after Spain’s Supreme Court overturned the previous one on a technicality, while leaving intact the requirement that at least half of teaching staff hold doctorates.

Madrid School Strike: Teachers began an indefinite strike over public education conditions, with thousands marching in support. Five people were arrested and two police officers injured during clashes at Complutense University. University Rules: Education Minister Diana Morant is working on a new university decree after the Supreme Court struck down the previous one on a technicality, while leaving in place the requirement that at least half of a university’s faculty hold doctorates.

Madrid Education Strike: Thousands marched in defence of public education as teachers began an indefinite strike over school conditions. Protests at Complutense University led to five arrests and two police officers being injured. University Rules: Spain’s Supreme Court annulled the decree regulating degree mills on a technicality, while upholding the requirement that at least half of a university’s faculty hold doctorates. Education Minister Diana Morant is working on a replacement decree. School Overcrowding: Families in Cuevas del Almanzora protested after learning that 1,300 pupils are crammed into a school built for 500.

Madrid Education Strike: Public-school staff and students began a non-university education strike on Wednesday. Five people were arrested and two police officers injured during protests at Complutense University; education groups alleged indiscriminate police charges, and Madrid’s government delegate called for an investigation. University Research: The University of Málaga has opened its Picasso supercomputer to local businesses for AI development, widening access to university computing resources. School Overcrowding: Families in Cuevas del Almanzora have protested after 1,300 pupils were packed into a school built for 500. University Rules: Spain’s education minister is working on a new university decree after the Supreme Court overturned the previous one on technical grounds, while preserving the requirement for at least 50% doctoral faculty.

Madrid Teachers’ Strike: Teachers began an indefinite strike on Wednesday, pressing the demands behind a widening dispute over working conditions and education policy. Vocational Training: Barcelona’s Supercomputing Center and Armenia discussed joint applied research projects and an exchange of expertise in vocational education. School Overcrowding: Families in Cuevas del Almanzora protested after learning that 1,300 pupils are crammed into a school built for 500. University Rules: Spain’s Supreme Court struck down a decree targeting degree mills on procedural grounds, but kept the requirement that at least half of a university’s faculty hold doctorates; the government is preparing a replacement decree.

University Standards: Spain’s Supreme Court overturned the decree regulating degree mills on a technicality but kept the rule requiring at least half of university faculty to hold doctorates. Universities Minister Diana Morant is working on a replacement decree. School Overcrowding: Families in Cuevas del Almanzora protested after 1,300 pupils were crammed into a school built for 500, highlighting severe pressure on local facilities.

University Standards: Spain’s Supreme Court has struck down the decree regulating universities on a technicality, but left intact the requirement that at least half of teaching staff hold doctorates. Universities Minister Diana Morant is racing to draft a replacement. School Overcrowding: Families in Cuevas del Almanzora have protested after 1,300 pupils were crammed into a school built for 500.

University Policy: Spain’s Supreme Court struck down a decree aimed at tackling degree mills on technical grounds, but upheld the rule that at least half of a university’s faculty must hold doctorates. Universities Minister Diana Morant is working on a replacement decree. School Crowding: Families in Cuevas del Almanzora have protested overcrowding, saying 1,300 pupils are crammed into a school built for 500. Research and Training: Barcelona’s Supercomputing Center and Armenia discussed expert exchanges, joint research and education programmes linked to advanced computing.

STEM in Schools: Westcliff High School for Girls’ racing team won two trophies and two races at Spain’s Greenpower International Finals. The students also shared engineering skills with schools in Navarra and Bilbao, inspiring one school to consider starting its own girls’ racing team. University Regulation: Spain’s Supreme Court annulled a decree targeting degree mills on a technicality but kept the rule that at least half of a university’s faculty must hold doctorates. Education Minister Pilar Alegría is working on a replacement decree.

University Rules: Spain’s Supreme Court annulled a decree targeting low-quality universities on a technicality, while leaving in place the requirement that at least half of a university’s faculty hold doctorates. Universities Minister Diana Morant is working on a replacement decree. Research: Barcelona’s ICFO team says a solar-cell design that reduces energy lost as infrared light could help cells exceed the conventional 33% efficiency ceiling. Early Learning: RTVE has acquired Bumpy the Bear, a preschool series using music and play to teach everyday discoveries in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

University Rules: Spain’s Supreme Court overturned the decree targeting degree mills on a technicality, but kept the requirement that at least half of university teaching staff hold doctorates. New Decree: Universities Minister Diana Morant is working on a replacement, as the ruling leaves the government needing to reset the regulatory framework.

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