People take part in a demonstration during an education general strike. – Photo by AFP

University students take part during a demonstration against education cuts in Barcelona. – Photo by AP

People march during a general students and teachers' strike against educational cuts imposed by the Spanish government, near the City Hall in central Madrid. – Photo by Reuters

A demonstrator dressed as a clown stages a performance in front of the Spanish Education Ministry during a general students and teachers' strike against educational cuts imposed by the Spanish government, in central Madrid. – Photo by Reuters

People march during a general students and teachers' strike against educational cuts imposed by the Spanish government, in central Valencia. – Photo by Reuters