What's really happening inside public schools? Are failing public schools putting our children's education and safety at risk?

Former substitute teacher Geno Young is exposing disturbing incidents he says he witnessed inside Chicago-area public schools and what he claims school administrators did to keep these problems quiet.

I sat down with Geno Young, author of "Sex, Drugs, and Illiteracy: The Death of Education in America Today", to talk about the growing public school crisis, student violence, declining academic standards, school safety, and the lack of accountability in America's education system.

And let me tell you, some of the stories he shared absolutely disgusted me.

We're talking about students allegedly engaging in sexual activity and livestreaming it from a classroom. Violent fights. A teacher accused of making inappropriate comments about students who was reportedly allowed to work at another school. And school administrators who, according to Geno, failed to take meaningful action.

How is any of this acceptable inside our public schools?

Geno spent roughly a year working in Chicago-area public schools. He went into teaching hoping to make a difference. Instead, he says he witnessed a complete breakdown of classroom discipline, student behavior, academic accountability, and school safety.

And when he reported serious problems and later faced threats from a student, he says he ultimately lost his job.

But here's what really concerns me: Geno says these problems aren't limited to Chicago public schools.

Parents in suburban school districts, affluent communities, and states across America need to be paying attention, too.

In this episode, we discuss:

- What's really happening inside public school classrooms.
- Disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate student behavior.
- Why some schools are allegedly failing to discipline students.
- Student violence, threats against teachers, and school safety concerns.
- Why academic standards and student accountability may be declining.
- How school administrators allegedly handle complaints and serious incidents.
- Why teachers may be afraid to speak up about problems in public education.
- Parental rights, school transparency, and what parents should be asking their school districts.
- Why Geno believes America's public education crisis is spreading beyond Chicago.

As a Mom, I find it absolutely terrifying that parents can send their children to school every morning without knowing what's happening behind those classroom doors.

We trust schools to educate our children, keep them safe, and prepare them for the real world. But what happens when those schools stop holding students and administrators accountable?

I don't care if your children attend public school, private school, or you homeschool like I do. We're all taxpayers. Every parent needs to be asking questions.

Because protecting our children and demanding accountability from our education system should never be controversial.

I want to know what YOU think.

Are America's public schools failing our children? Have you witnessed similar problems in your child's school district? Tell me in the comments.

And please share this episode with another parent. These are conversations we cannot afford to ignore.

📚 Geno Young's Book: Sex, Drugs, and Illiteracy: The Death of Education in America Today

🌐 Learn more about Geno: https://www.genoyoung.net

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The Cornell University fraternity sexual assault allegations, the Chi Phi fraternity controversy, and a reopened criminal investigation have sparked national debate. But what really happened that night in October 2024, and why are there questions about the original police statement and subsequent allegations?

In this episode of Melissa Unfiltered, I examine the Cornell sexual assault case, the conflicting accounts, the alleged fraternity assault, and the evidence I believe deserves closer scrutiny. I also ask a much bigger question: Has America's hookup culture, social media obsession, and normalization of sex and alcohol created a dangerous environment for young adults?

I discuss the original six-page police statement, the later civil lawsuit, Snapchat messages, alcohol and consent, and why I believe the media needs to present the full story rather than selective details.

But this conversation goes far beyond Cornell University.

From college fraternity culture and sexual misconduct allegations to OnlyFans, Snapchat, pornography, celebrity influence, and the sexualization of young girls, I challenge parents to examine what today's culture is teaching their children.

In this episode:
- The Cornell University fraternity sexual assault allegations and reopened investigation
- Questions surrounding the original police statement and subsequent accounts
- Chi Phi fraternity, college parties, alcohol, and consent
- Why I believe the media isn't telling the complete story
- The dangers of hookup culture on college campuses
- Snapchat, disappearing messages, and what parents need to know
- How celebrities, influencers, and OnlyFans shape young people's attitudes toward sex
- Why parents must teach boundaries, accountability, and self-respect
- The role of faith, family, and personal responsibility in changing our culture

One thing is clear: No one deserves to be sexually assaulted, and no one outside that room knows exactly what happened. The allegations are disputed, and the investigation deserves a careful examination of all available evidence.

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I thought I understood how the sex offender registry worked. Then I learned about a loophole in Illinois law that left me completely stunned.

Someone can be convicted of certain unauthorized recording offenses involving a child and, under current Illinois law, that conviction does not necessarily require them to register as a sex offender.

So how is a parent supposed to know?

In this episode, I'm digging into Illinois Senate Bill 2381, the effort to change that law, and the arguments being made against expanding registration requirements.

Then my research took me somewhere else.

I started looking into sexual misconduct involving educators - and what I found made me question how much we really know about the adults we're trusting with our children every day.

Teachers. Coaches. Teacher's aides. Bus drivers. Camp staff. Church volunteers. The list goes on.

As someone who was sexually abused as a child, this isn't an abstract issue for me. My abuser was ultimately convicted, went to jail and was required to register as a sex offender. I'm grateful that parents can find that information.

I don't believe parents should blindly trust someone because they're respected, well-liked or hold a position we're supposed to trust.

Know who has access to your children. Ask questions. Look people up. Pay attention.

And after you listen, I want to know what you think: Should sexually motivated unauthorized recording of a child require sex offender registration?

This one will probably make you angry. It definitely made me angry.

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