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Unions say vast majority of teachers stayed away Education Ministry describes protest as a failure based on “simplistic” slogans

Education Minister José Ignacio Wert discusses his reforms to the Spanish system

All other parties refuse to back seventh reform since return to democracy Minister Wert refuses to “waste time” replying to objections “born out of prejudice”

Experts point to an increase in dishonest academic practices The Public University of Navarre is bidding to promote a more ethical approach by introducing an obligatory pledge not to cheat

Spanish students are some of the least likely to hold down jobs, says the OECD

Spending cuts are driving researchers and scientists to look for a future abroad

Teachers and students protest cuts and proposed reforms in 30 cities Labor unions put turnout at 72 percent; government says below 20 percent

"They've increased class sizes from 15 to 18, and with these kids that's a lot"

Changes to procedures and tougher criteria mean that funding is often not disbursed until the second half of most university courses is underway

Youth unemployment has shot up to 55 percent during the recession

Legal controls have seen the number of children taken into care fall drastically

The extent of the crisis has finally brought Spaniards from all walks of life out to protest in vast numbers and on a multitude of fronts

The weather and the social life draw thousands of foreigners every year The southern city of Granada is the preferred destination of most

Spain has highest proportion of inactive 'nini' youths in Europe