Classroom Brew

190: In this video episode (link below), Ryan covers TWO new segments: "Odd/Bad Questions" and "Student Confessions," a clusterf*** of a first covid-season football game (thanks to the officials), our Comment Hero of the week, some weird rhymes and texts, some teacher-on-teacher shaming, and more!  Send me a rhyme about what's on your mind! Link to free video podcast: bit.ly/classroombrew190 Merch...

189: Let's talk about the audacity of some parents, an awful remote PD experience, we own up to our mistakes in the NEW SEGMENT "Student Confessions," our Comment Hero of the week, people who need an enema, and so much more! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Twitter: www.twi...

188: A lot has changed in the past couple weeks, so let's talk about that PLUS the teacher-shaming being done with calling home, being bad about accepting compliments, Gen. Z v Millennials and why it's even weirder for teachers, a state politician staffer being taken to school (literally and figuratively), and much more! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew I...

187: Teacher, Author, and Meme Aficionado Lindsey Daly (@TeacherTrauma) joins the podcast to discuss the reception of teacher memes today, her vigilante status on @TeacherTrauma, her own Comment Heroes for this week, and much much more! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Lindsey's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Would-You-Rather-Made-Think/dp/059319 6791 Linds...

186: Check out the full video on YouTube (link below). As promised, this week we dove into the question "Why do we, as a society, seem to hate teachers?"  bit.ly/teacherhate Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Twitter: www.twitter.com/classroombrew Facebook:  www.facebook.com/...

185: Trailer for next week's deep dive into a question on lots of teachers' minds and our hilariously ridiculous dedication to our awesome Patreon supporters!  Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Twitter: www.twitter.com/classroombrew Facebook:  www.facebook.com/classroombrew...

184: Let's vent about news outlets covering school closures, getting the first dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine, updates on the union vs. the district, our Comment Hero(es) of the week, pruned thumbs, Internet-Technology (IT) Support issues, a fun Buzzfeed Teacher Quiz, and more! Looking to join Ryan for an episode of the podcast? Reach out via email or social media! Merch, video & bonus episodes,...

183: Ryan has some rum and addresses grade inflation during the pandemic, being "the Gordon Ramsey of Teaching" according to a student, school-improvement day PD qualms, out Comment Heroes of the week, and more! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Twitter: www.twitter.com/clas...

182: Alex (Mr. C) from the First Gen. Teacher Lens podcast joins the show to discuss where he comes up with teaching ideas, our Comment Hero of the week, the 1-to-5-year burnout rate for teachers, what type of student he was in school, and much more! Be sure to check out Ryan's appearance on Alex's Podcast, First Gen. Teacher Lens wherever you listen to podcasts! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bon...

181: Let's get into a student's creative writing "poem," qualms about Ass-Kissing Season, our Comment Heroes of the Week, proctoring the PSAT during the pandemic, a few updates from previous episodes, and more!! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Twitter: www.twitter.com/clas...

180: In this video episode, let's get into high schoolers' vague career choices, comparing teacher problems with friends in other states, timid PD people, our Comment Hero(es) of the Week, an "Oh Shit" moment, attempts to DM celebrities about school reopening, and Ryan does a new teacher buzzfeed quiz! All this and more on this week's episode! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patr...

179: In this 2-camera set video podcast, Ryan goes into handling in-class discussions on the Siege of the Capitol, a rough week for the Chicago Teachers' Union, two Comment Heroes of the week, the return of the "Oh Shit" segment, common denominators for kids who are failing classes, we take a fun teacher-related quiz, and more! #ByeBetsy Free Video Podcast Link: http://bit.ly/hybridsiege   Merch,...

178: James, Lish, Cyndi, Melynda, Leo, and Sabrina join Ryan for the first podcast of 2021 to talk about teaching in the new year, our Comment Hero of the Week, Miguel Cardona, what kinds of students they all were when THEY were in school, and so much more! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok:  www.tiktok.co...

177: To close out 2020, let's talk about Biden's pick for Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, being incapacitated at the dentist, the top episode titles of 2020, and more! See you in 2021! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Twitter: www.twitter.com/classroombrew Email: cl...

176: This mini episode (minisode) is coming early due to the holiday season. In it, we cover our comment hero, a couple announcements, and we give an ode to a Classroom Brew throwback idea (spread the word!). Happy Holidays!!! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check us out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Classroom Brew on TikTok:  www. tikto...

175: Let's talk about the absurdity of Chicago's public district releasing misleading propaganda in a mass email to families, the arms/legs that a NBCT cohort requires for you to join, our Comment Heroes of the Week, and more! Merch, video & bonus episodes, bonus content: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check us out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Classroom Brew on TikTok:  www. tikto...

174: In this one, we talk about academic dishonesty, the issue of whether or not students are "falling behind," our comment hero of the week, and the district using the media as a weapon as it tries to reopen schools. This episode's video podcast available on Patreon! Video & Bonus episodes, bonus content & merch: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check us out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroom...

173: Let's chat about the 15-minute rule for professors, the let-down of a no-decision for the Tyson fight and its parallel to teaching online, some updates to Patreon, our comment hero of the week, the moral dilemma of looking up arrest records for the sake of curiosity, the frustration of kids who cut class during "scholarship application" month, and so much more! Video & Bonus episodes, bonus c...

172: Happy Thanksgiving! Katy rejoins the podcast to co-vent about Ryan's district's reopening plans for 2021, the lack of engagement from students and parents on a day-to-day level in CPS, our Comment Hero of the week, a listener's hilarious school photo, and much more over a couple of drinks! Video & Bonus episodes, bonus content & merch: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check us out on Instagram:...

171: WE HAVE A BARRISTER EMAIL UPDATE! In this episode, we get into the issue of losing followers shortly after the 2020 Presidential Election, a REALLY WEIRD scholarship opportunity for high school students, the Comment Hero of the Week, and a well-crafted response to the second email from the Dead, Dear Barrister. Video & Bonus episodes, bonus content & merch: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Check...

170: Let's talk about how much sleep teachers lose due to an overactive mind...way too much.  Also discussed: a Dead, Dear Barrister update, the absurdity of school district tech support requests, a*s-kissing season (sort of) for quarter 1 report cards, and our comment heroes of the week! Video & Bonus episodes, bonus content & merch: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew on TikTok:  https:...

169: Here's a recap of the content from this week's bonus episode, which you can check out in video podcast-form on Patreon! Video & Bonus episodes, bonus content & merch: www.patreon.com/classroombrew  

168: Ryan tackles a podcast marathon in one night.  In this first one, we go over ghosts clapping, burnout and frustrations from instagram teachers (and the good side of this school-year), teaching kids the real purpose of the Cc' feature in emails, and our new COMMENT HERO OF THE WEEK. **This episode released early due to the election. Bonus episode coming Thursday! Video & Bonus episodes, bonus...

167: Megan joins the podcast to discuss teaching in-person at the 2nd grade level during the pandemic, the impact of student and parent burnout, the COMMENT HERO OF THE WEEK, and the absurdity of some professional developments in 2020.  The two also draft and send a reply to a spam email to our dear, dead barrister.  All this and more over a couple drinks! Video & Bonus episodes, bonus content & m...

166: Ryan drinks way too many types of drinks on this episode while talking about podbean being savage, the full-circle nature of observing teachers, a weird science lab during distance learning, struggles talking to the I.T. department, burnout for kids and teachers, the comment hero of the week, and how Hugh Jackman cheered Ryan up during a stressful time. Video & Bonus episodes, bonus content &...