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Spanish school and university protest at education cuts
Source: BBC News
22 May 2012 Last updated at 03:19 ET
Spanish school and university protest at education cuts
Schools and universities in Spain have closed in protest at government cuts - the first ever strike across all levels of public education in the country.
Pupils, parents and teachers are expected to join the protests.
The cuts will see class sizes increase, teachers will have to work more hours for the same pay and university tuition fees will increase by up to 25%.
The government says the cuts, of more than 20%, are necessary so it can meet its spending targets for this year.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18156931