Teachers across America are sharing the same disturbing stories about what’s happening inside today’s classrooms. From extreme student behavior and disrespect to teacher burnout, lack of accountability, and frustrated parents, educators say something has fundamentally changed.

In this compilation and reaction, we hear directly from teachers describing their experiences with Gen Alpha students and the growing challenges facing schools today.

Are these isolated incidents, or are we witnessing a much bigger crisis in education?

Watch the teachers’ stories and decide for yourself. If you’re a teacher, share what you’re seeing in your own classroom in the comments.