Middle schoolers create fake social media accounts impersonating teachers

SOURCE 6abc.com
A group of middle schoolers in Chester County created over 20 fake social media accounts impersonating their teachers, causing stress and emotional hardship. The district held an assembly to address the responsibility of social media and invited the Attorney General's Office to educate students and families on the dangers of misusing social media.

Key Points

  • 22 fictitious TikTok accounts impersonating middle school teachers were created
  • District worked within legal boundaries to discipline students
  • Teachers' photos were removed from the online directory
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Pros

  • District took action by holding an assembly to address social media responsibility
  • Attorney General's Office was invited to educate students and families on social media dangers

Cons

  • Students caused teachers stress and emotional hardship
  • Legal action could not be taken outside of school due to students' right to free speech