On a lonesome, Tim-less episode of BustED Pencils Dr. Johnny Lupinacci is joined by newly-minted producer Jakob. They discuss the paths people take along their education journeys, the Frozen Four, and sticking up for the idea that Diversity is American so we can all enjoy the country we love. Western Michigan’s teacher training program gets a shoutout. The ongoing battle for keeping diversity in our classrooms continues playing out, and they discuss the chilling effect that curbs on education and expression have on our schools and society at large.

They talk about their admiration for the heroic teachers out there who not only teach children but make them feel welcome and comfortable in their schools and communities. We tackle states’ rights vs. federal intervention and how to be patriotic Americans while still recognizing historic and ongoing failings on the part of our country.