Welcome back to Breaking the Fourth Wall of Public Education! Thank you for being here, we appreciate our listeners and the feedback they give us. We welcome everyone to the 2024-2025 school year with the hope that this is the year educators everywhere speak up with one, unified voice to improve our schools. So, here we go with Season 4 of BTFWPE! Thank you for your support!

In this conversation, Kevin and Dave discuss a disturbing incident where students impersonated their teachers on TikTok, posting false and hateful content. They express their anger and frustration at the lack of action taken by the school and district. They highlight the impact on teachers' reputations and careers, as well as the systemic issue of disrespect towards educators. They discuss the normalization of anonymous aggressive behavior on social media and the need for addressing the root causes of such incidents. They also emphasize the importance of parental responsibility and the impact on teacher morale and retention. The conversation delves into the deep-rooted societal and parental problems that contribute to the mistreatment of teachers and the disruption of education. It highlights the desensitization of students through social media and the lack of accountability in online platforms. The conversation emphasizes the need for societal reform and a shift in the way teachers are viewed and respected. It also discusses the impact of these incidents on teachers' personal lives and relationships. The hosts express their frustration with the current state of education and the lack of support for teachers.