# Spanish education sector infrastructure and labor issues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-education-sector-infrastructure-and-labor-issues > Updated: 2026-09-03T09:29:34.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 2. As the 2026-2027 academic year commences, Spanish educational sectors continue to navigate labor and economic shifts. In the Valencian Community, the implementation of previous labor agreements is moving forward, with teachers beginning to receive phased salary increases and the application of new regulations regarding personal leave days. In Castilla-La Mancha, efforts to address previous concerns regarding classroom environments and staffing continue, with the region introducing more teachers to reduce student-to-teacher ratios. In Madrid, economic pressures have emerged, with Más Madrid reporting that the cost of returning to school has risen by 9% over the previous year, averaging 750 euros per child for dining and initial supplies. Meanwhile, in Castilla y León, the new term is characterized by significant scale, with over 405,000 students and a record 37,074 teachers, driven largely by growth in early childhood education and vocational training. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Castilla-La Mancha unions raise concerns over teacher assignments and school climate control Unions in Castilla-La Mancha report significant issues for the new school year, including short notice for 2,200 interim teachers and a lack of climate control in 90% of regional schools. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castilla-la-mancha-schools-lack-adequate-climate-control-union-claims ### 2026-09-03: Global education updates: enrollment shifts and infrastructure growth Global educational updates for the 2026-2027 term include record teacher numbers in Castilla y León, declining enrollment in Cantabria, infrastructure expansions in the Dominican Republic, and new subsidies in- 36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valencian-education-sector-faces-infrastructure-delays-and-new-teacher-regulations --- Cite as: Spanish education sector infrastructure and labor issues. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-education-sector-infrastructure-and-labor-issues