Classroom Brew

165: Matt Halpern joins the podcast to give us an inside look into hybrid learning for kindergarten.  Ryan and Matt also go into the daily health screening process, 2020's "teacher tired," balancing humanity with safety, and considerations that parents/non-teachers need to keep in mind! Also discussed: Matt and Ryan's refusal to do TikTok Dances Video & Bonus episodes, bonus content & merch: www.p...

164: We're looking at the series "Teach: Tony Danza" and the hilarious intricacies, possible problems, the good things that the series showed before it was canceled, some thoughts on student resilience during distance learning in 2020, and the sense of community in a digital classroom. Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew on Tik...

163: Classroom Brew turns 3! On this episode, Ryan went to the school for a day of teaching online, we explore the struggles of podcast note taking, and discussing the ridiculous first Presidential Debate of 2020 with students. Thoughts and prayers to Chris Wallace's sanity... Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew on TikTok:  htt...

162: Yikes! Ryan gives Lish a call to talk about a nightmare situation when monitoring students remotely, ANTI-TEACHER comments on social media, and the similarities between podcasting and teaching online from home. Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew?lang=en Check us out on Ins...

161: Ryan sits down after the first week of the new school-year's online learning to discuss districts boasting about misleading metrics, the irony of the phrase "hard-working," tech issues during the first week of teaching online, digital "class bombing," and the audacity of Tech Services. Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew o...

160: Adam M (aka History Adam) joins the podcast as THE FIRST GUEST IN-STUDIO SINCE BEFORE COVID to discuss what it was like being interviewed by Ryan for the history job, having a first year teaching that included a teacher strike AND pandemic, handling new staff, and all of the changes/headaches for the upcoming digital school year. Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at w...

159: Adam D. rejoins the podcast for the first time in over a school year to talk about the upcoming school year, who he plans on indoctrinating into his floral shirt cult, and a few memories from years' past. Lots of fun stuff in this one so be sure to check it out! Cheers! Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Joe Dombrowski's Virtual Comedy...

158: Samsung's smart TV channels offer the perfect personified Yin & Yang, Thom Brennaman sucks but shouldn't be hard to replace, and let's discuss the SY21 outlook that Ryan is going to be taking, along with plenty of other teacher-related things, like the need for a historical musical about 2020. Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroo...

157: Video episode brought to you by patreon. Here's the mic audio (sorry about that mistake). Let's drink and talk about political and moral issue posts on facebook, weird dreams from teachers of instagram, the potential 'new norm' for teachers, and the canceled TV show, "Teach: Tony Danza."  Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Bre...

156: Let's poke some fun at the districts who are still forcing in-person instruction. Also covered: taking up space, mental health for students and staff during remote learning, and a weird dream that a teacher may have while teaching during a pandemic... Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew is now on TikTok:  https://www.tikto...

155: This year's student series features Ayo. In the episode, we explore Ayo's high school career as a tri-athlete and team captain, Posse scholar and school leader, and his future hopes and plans.   Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew is now on TikTok @ClassroomBrew Check us out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ E...

154: Let's do a Betsy Devos slam episode. Also featured: The FIRST EVER Classroom Brew lightning round trivia game with Abby, our call-in contestant.   Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew is now on TikTok @ClassroomBrew Check us out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ Email us:  ClassroomBrew@gmail.com

153: Let's talk about the reopening of schools, the pendulum swinging back to an anti-teacher society, and the overall idiocy of certain political officials. To be clear: zero sound effects were used in this one--all pucker noises were organically made by our host. Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew is now on TikTok @Classroom...

152: On this video podcast (available on patreon), let's talk about lame school slogans, return-to-play regulations for coaching, return to school issues, and the biggest joke of them all: Devos and her threats. Access to video episodes, bonus content, and podcast merch at www.patreon.com/classroombrew Classroom Brew is now on TikTok @ClassroomBrew Check us out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/clas...

151: Mr. D joins the pod for a video episode (link below) to discuss comedy, teaching, being a sub, and "what would you do" scenarios. The two also determine which pop culture teacher Joe would be, as well as the funniest thing that little kids do at school.  All this and more on this week's episode! Video Podcast: bit.ly/plantdaddy151 Check out video episodes, other great bonus content, and podca...

150: This is a preview of this week's bonus episode, which can be listened to at www.patreon.com/classroombrew  in addition to other great bonus content and Podcast merch! See you Thursday!

149: Let's address the 'Hanging with Mr. Cooper' results from a couple episodes ago. Ryan also goes into the class of 2020 GOING OUT WITH A BANG at Drive Thru Graduation, dealing with silly goose parents, and poor planning of the 2020-2021 School-Year by doing a spoof of Ryan Gosling's "Drive" with "Teach." Check out the Video Podcast for this episode, other great bonus content, and podcast merch...

148: I miss him more than words can say. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and condolences. See you next week.

147: The end of the year is here! Distance learning is dead but didn't go down without a fight in school-year 2020.  Figure out why Ryan doesn't believe in witnessing meetings, why the Chicago Public Schools credit packet is absurd, more students come out of the woodwork, and a lot of students owe a lot of teachers this one things... This episode available as a video episode on patreon! www.patreo...

146: George sucks. Find out why, in addition to the end-of-year distance learning grading blitz, opening schools next fall and the awful plans that districts are brainstorming, a tone deaf facebook status that Ryan couldn't resist responding to, and the importance of having tough conversations, even if they aren't "comfortable." www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to get Podcast Merch. and great Bonus...

145: If you don't get it by now, you aren't listening. People are speaking without listening. Celebrities, leaders, and fanboy townies (locals) are showing just how tone deaf they can be. We need to do better. We need to be better.

144: As the school year mercifully wraps up, Ryan talks briefly about packing up his classroom for the summer, the riots in Minnesota and the effects on schools, effort from students at this point in the school year, and he also takes an online quiz that assesses what kind of teacher he is based on what kind of student he was... All this and more on this week's episode. Full video episode availabl...

143: The podcast now has CGI.  Ryan has noticed that adult staff members seem to be struggling with something... and we also go into the parallels between Alicia Keys and digital/in-person meetings... Access to the Video Podcast, featuring the digital set, PLUS bonus content and Podcast Merchandise at www.patreon.com/classroombrew   Interact with the show!  classroombrew@gmail.com  and @ClassroomB...

142: Teacher Appreciation Week was an even bigger joke this year.  This week's episode dives into Teacher Appreciation Week, semester grades, concerns over planning next school year, and a new philosophy Ryan is trying in his life as a teacher.  All this and more on this week's episode! www.patreon.com/classroombrew  for access to bonus content and podcast merch. Interact with the show!  classroom...

141: Ryan goes into teacher side hustle guilt, people who take teacher memes too seriously, and the student series for this year.  Also: Ryan goes into Patreon questions and the prospect of starting next school year digitally. www.patreon.com/classroombrew  to get podcast merch. and great bonus content. Interact with the show!  classroombrew@gmail.com  and @ClassroomBrew  on social media Check out...