The BBC has reported that over 1200 schools will be fully or partially closed by the national UK teachers strike on Thursday. 43 schools in Norfolk are expected to be closed, while in Bolton, 56 schools are expected to be fully closed.
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Members of the Iranian parliament have protested against widespread arrests of teachers and students. Sixteen lawmakers today called on police and security forces to respect the "legal and professional rights" of teachers and students.
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Teachers have gathered outside parliament in Tehran on four occasions since their first protest on February 4 to show their dissatisfaction with their salaries and other working conditions.
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Iranian police forces today disrupted a peaceful protest by teachers in front of the parliament building in Tehran. Witnesses told Radio Farda that dozens of protesters were arrested and taken away in minibuses.
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