A ceiling tile fell on a teacher while he was teaching at the Edgar Barbosa State School in the Lagoa Nova neighborhood of South Natal. Fortunately, the teacher did not sustain any injuries from the incident. This event, which occurred recently, was confirmed by the school's administration to Inter TV Cabugi. The school has a student population of over 700 and has reportedly been facing structural issues, particularly during the current school year that began on February 23, amidst increased student circulation and heavy rains in the capital.

The Rio Grande do Norte State Secretariat of Education, Sports, and Leisure (SEEC-RN) has acknowledged the situation and announced that they will send a team to assess the school's condition and determine necessary repairs. However, no timeline for these repairs has been provided. According to the school's deputy director, João Paulo, the problems have become more apparent with the resumption of school activities and the worsening weather conditions, indicating a need for urgent attention to the school's infrastructure.

The incident raises concerns about the safety and maintenance of educational facilities in Brazil, especially as schools are resuming normal operations after disruptions caused by the pandemic. This occurrence not only highlights the immediate dangers posed by inadequate maintenance but also emphasizes the need for systemic changes to ensure student and staff safety in schools across the region.