Overview

• Jason Rogers, a teacher at Underwood School in Minnesota, has been charged with one gross misdemeanor count of malicious punishment of a child.
• The incident occurred during a February 2025 safety drill, where Rogers admitted to standing on a student's back for about 10 seconds, citing a lack of seriousness among the students.
• The injured student was hospitalized, with the student's mother reporting severe back pain that left her child walking 'like an 80-year-old.'
• Rogers, who also allegedly stepped on two other students during the drill, has been placed on paid administrative leave while the investigation continues.
• The case has sparked public outrage and calls for stricter oversight of teacher conduct and improved safety protocols in schools.