Educators in Alytus, Lithuania, are rallying in support of an ethics teacher who was recently dismissed, with allegations that the decision was made as a form of retaliation for her advocacy on behalf of educational workers' rights. The Lithuanian Education Workers' Union has described the dismissal as a disproportionate response, emphasizing that even if there was a potential infraction, the most severe penalty of termination severely limits the dismissed teacher's ability to work in the education sector for three years.

In a display of solidarity, teachers from Alytus schools plan to collectively leave their educational institutions around noon to demand a meeting with the high school principal, insisting on the immediate reinstatement of the dismissed educator, M. Platūkienė. The teachers are clear in their demand, asserting that the dismissal must be revoked and highlighting the impact of such actions on the educational environment and the morale of teachers.

Furthermore, the dismissed teacher, M. Platūkienė, has indicated her intention to take legal action regarding her situation, illustrating the potential for this case to escalate into a larger issue concerning teachers' rights and employment practices in Lithuania. The events in Alytus could serve as a catalyst for wider discussions on the treatment of teachers and the repercussions of their advocacy within the educational system.