Teachers, students and families march in Madrid as indefinite strike begins over public education

BGUK_3714506 - Teachers, students, families and supporters of public education take part in a demonstration in Madrid, Spain, marking the first day of an indefinite teachers' strike across the Madrid region. Protesters march from Atocha to Puerta del Sol to demand increased resources for public education, improved working conditions, lower classroom ratios, reduced teaching hours and higher salaries. The demonstration brings together members of the education community, including teachers, students and families, united in their calls for improvements to the public education system. Participants also emphasise the importance of defending quality public education, as the strike begins amid demands for better conditions in schools across the region. The march through the Spanish capital highlights the concerns of education workers and supporters, who are calling for changes they believe are necessary to improve teaching conditions and the learning environment for students.