Theme of the Week
The Balearic government is spending almost 100% more than it did ten years ago
The bill for the 2024 budget was in danger of being thrown out, as Vox held out for certain pet demands. One of these was a sum of 20 million euros for the so-called free choice of language in education.
Spending on education in the Balearics is the second lowest in Spain
Spending on education in the Balearics is the second lowest in Spain.
Education
Balearics education - the worst in Europe
The Balearics is at the very bottom of an index of education that covers all other Spanish regions and all EU countries.
Education
Schools given free range over language teaching
The use of a foreign language for actual teaching will be voluntary and will apply across the board from infant to secondary and baccalaureate levels.
Education
First Nadal Foundation centre opens
Offering a complementary educative programme, the centre uses sport as its main means of bringing about personal integration and development as well as inspiring values of respect, excellence and fellowship.
Education
School building investment fallen by 87% in six years
“The new team at the (education) ministry knows what needs to be done but is not doing so, only talking about first analysing the situation."
Education
Spanish schools have introduced chess class to boost maths learning
“It really increases your mental capacity. I have improved a lot,” said Alvaro, at a chess group in his school north of Madrid.
Education
New schools needed for increasing Balearic population
“Inadequate, deficient and with serious problems related to facilities”.
Balearic Education
Balearic education minister calls for LOMCE curriculum to be halted
Talks were cordial with March seeking to arrive at a minimal agreement for now, while objectives in the Balearics are pursued in order to obtain a pact that will improve education in the Balearics
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"