Lithuania's Minister of Education, R. Popovienė, has publicly addressed a proposal suggesting that the management of Alytus A. Ramanausko-Vanago gymnasium should be temporarily handed over to the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports (ŠMSM). During a radio interview, she stated that such proposals might not be legally justified and emphasized the need for local self-government to ensure educational processes in their territories. She reiterated her position, stating that the Ministry of Education is focused on forming educational policy rather than managing individual schools directly.

The background to this situation involves ongoing tension at Alytus gymnasium over the controversial dismissal of ethics teacher Meilė Platūkienė, which was met with backlash from the educational community. The school director's move to terminate Platūkienė, amidst allegations of violence against students, has incited protests, whereby a fraction of the teaching staff decided to halt educational activities in opposition to the decision. This unrest highlights the complex dynamics within educational institutions in Lithuania, where teacher rights and the administration’s decisions are increasingly scrutinized.

In light of the protests, Minister Popovienė reached out to the local municipality, requesting the establishment of an impartial commission to address the conflict and resolve the strike situation at the gymnasium. This indicates the Ministry's recognition of the need for thorough investigation and mediation to alleviate tensions and restore normalcy in educational operations, which is vital for the students and the community as a whole.