Teachers at Alytus Gymnasium have initiated a protest in response to the dismissal of ethics teacher M. Platūkienė, a situation that has ignited considerable unrest among educational staff across Lithuania. The Lithuanian Education Workers' Union is encouraging educators from all over the country to join the protest, highlighting the collective discontent over the school's administration's handling of the matter. The temporary head of the institution, Aleksandras Kirilovas, claims the teacher was dismissed due to two separate incidents of violence against students, charges that Platūkienė firmly denies.

The protest has led to a suspension of educational activities by some teachers who are demanding the reinstatement of their colleague and an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her dismissal. They are not only advocating for Platūkienė's return but are also raising concerns about the conduct of the interim director, accusing him of inadequate treatment towards both faculty and students and of abusing his position. Kirilovas has dismissed these accusations, asserting that the school is maintaining a professional environment despite the turmoil.

Local authorities in Alytus have indicated their limited ability to intervene in the situation, advising the aggrieved teacher to seek resolution through the Labor Disputes Commission or take legal action. This response underscores the complexities surrounding the case, as the situation unfolds against the backdrop of broader issues concerning teacher rights and administrative accountability in Lithuania’s educational system.