Minnesota Teacher Loses License After Stepping on Student
Bastillepost · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A Minnesota teacher has been stripped of his teaching credentials after using physical punishment on students during a campus safety drill at Underwood School. Jason Rogers later admitted criminal wrongdoing, and the case ended with probationary sentencing conditions rather than immediate jail time.
Key Points
- The incident happened on February 10, 2025, at Underwood School in Minnesota during a lockdown or campus safety drill.
- Jason Rogers, 49, a science teacher and also a wrestling and football coach, reportedly weighed about 350 pounds, or roughly 158 kilograms.
- Prosecutors said Rogers was upset that some students were not taking the drill seriously and were lying near the doorway instead of sitting against the wall.
- He placed his foot on one boy’s lower back, causing pain and tears, and later admitted he had similarly contacted two other students.
- In April 2025, Rogers resigned and admitted three misdemeanor counts; the court ordered probation, classes, service hours, apology letters, and a US$2,250 fine.
Why It Matters
The case highlights how school safety drills can become flashpoints when staff respond with force instead of discipline consistent with child-protection standards. It also shows that even without a jail term, criminal admissions and licensing penalties can effectively end an educator’s career.