Students at a military civic school in the Federal District were reportedly forced to perform push-ups and kneel as punishment for wearing inappropriate clothing, according to a complaint from parents and a teachers' union.
In a concerning report, students from the Civic-Military School CED 1 in Itapoã, located in Brazil's Federal District, faced humiliating punishments, including forced push-ups and kneeling, as alleged by parents and the local teachers’ union. The incidents occurred when military police deemed the colors of the students' tracksuits inappropriate. Video footage captured during the incident has sparked public outrage and calls for accountability.
Samuel Fernandes, the director of the teachers' union, condemned the actions as excessive and lacking educational value. He emphasized that disciplinary measures should be constructive rather than punitive, highlighting the need for an investigation into the behaviors exhibited by the authorities at the school. This incident raises critical questions about the conduct of military personnel in educational settings and the appropriateness of such punitive measures.
In response to the allegations, the Department of Education of the Federal District acknowledged that there was an 'error in the handling of the episode.' They announced that the military police had agreed to change the involved officers immediately as a response to the incident. The Department has assured that a thorough investigation will take place to ensure the welfare of the students and to prevent future occurrences of such practices, reflecting on the broader implications of military involvement in civilian education and child welfare.
