Classroom Brew

230: As we bid adieu to 2021, we have some predictions for the return from winter break and some fun updates about the podcast. Stay safe and Happy New Year! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

229: The week before winter break is a weird one... let's get into it. Everything from poorly planned pep rallies to low attendance, adult sloppiness to teacher hate, and so much more! Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

228: Let's look at the Texas Sub who was fired for singing Britney, difficult morning routines, our Comment Heroes, hall-walkers before winter break, take-aways from a student job-shadowing Ryan, and more!   Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

227: Do we ditch the 5-day school week for students? Let's get into some controversial education ideas, double-barrel air fresheners, Podcast T-Shirt updates, the problems we face with a 5-day, 8-period school day, and poke some fun at NPR's sock thing. Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

226: In this episode, we cover some "How Would You Handle It?" and "Would You Rather" scenarios from Adam Podolner's book, take another Teacher Buzzfeed quiz, check out some more Classroom Craziness, a Weird Student Question, and so much more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

225: Let's get into the woes of parent-teacher conferences, the hypocrisy of admin asking teachers to be safe during covid, the hypocrisy of asking teachers to "offer grace and flexibility," districts canceling classes due to teacher shortages, other student protests, a segment on "Ask Teachers," and much more! Happy Thanksgiving! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

224: Let's talk about the shortage on substitute teachers and its many effects, the school gas leak problem, Big Bird being canceled by antivaxxers, some fun positivity on Ryan's daily commute, and more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

223: Ryan and Peter chat about the end of quarter 1, writing fun throw-away answer options on tests/quizzes, having a DJ as a neighbor, the meaning of having Tromboner Lips, REAL improvements made during school improvement day, a RARE wise move made by CPS with Vaccine Awareness Day,  Weird Student Questions, and much more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

222: The Comment Heroes in this episode are WILD! Check out weird responses to the window-less dormitory proposal, even haters of a mental health initiative for teachers and students (the teacher hate continues), and much more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

221: We've all dealt with that one parent... and this past week was no exception. We also take a look at some poorly handled classroom situations that went viral for teachers, the issue of burnout (or demoralization) for teachers, and more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

220: Ever feel like it's up to teachers to compensate for others' poor planning? Yeah..let's talk about that. Also discussed/poked fun at: A student who Rick-Rolled an entire school, our Comment Heroes of the Week, PSAT woes, fighting Mother Nature, the Stoney Patch Kid Incident, and more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

219: Parent voicemail recordings are weird... Let's also talk about some Weird Student Questions (and weird responses to questions), Spirit Week, our Comment Hero of the Week, Pep Rallies and Homecoming, and more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

218: This episode covers the general chaos of the first 5-6 weeks of the new school year: Everything from weird Student ID pictures, to disrespectful referees and hilarious student-athlete reactions, to pet fish being made into sushi, teacher ADHD moments, low teacher morale and so much more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

217: Let's talk about the hour-long lockdown that took place at Ryan and Peter's school! Also discussed: putting the cart before the horse, Mayor Lightfoot being sh*tty to teachers... again... an update on teacher "morning meeting" schedules,  the naivety the two once had as student teachers and teacher job candidates, and more! Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

216: Let's talk about the ridiculous "contact tracing" suggestion from CPS, a fun puppy update, the morale of teachers during the current school year, the strong start from most students, some hindsights from past years of teaching and interviewing for teaching jobs back in the day, and more! Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

215: This episode covers Peter’s first days of school, including slow onboarding, setting up the classroom and its procedures, learning other teachers’ “morning meeting” schedules...in the bathroom... and more; All while adjusting to teaching again… during a pandemic… Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

214: Ryan's powering through losing his voice to update the Mouse Hunt, address the lack of cleaning standards from Aramark in schools (and the meme he made), the issue of culture in schools, our THREE Comment Heroes on students receiving Mental Health Days, radio listeners funding classroom supplies, and more! Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

213: We had someone living rent free... literally... But let's talk about the first week of teachers reporting to the school, the forecast for this year, a lovely parent who ripped off a teacher's mask, the lack of accountability in school districts, and so much more. Definitely crack open a cold one as you listen to this one, teachers. Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

212: Let's get into weird anxieties, an educational Nature Show that nobody asked for, weird Guided Meditations in the education world, Oddly Satisfying: Teacher Edition, and more! Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com

211: We have a cool update on the ownership of Classroom Brew! This episode comes out with a bang to discuss (and ask) how teachers are feeling as the new school year begins, the facade of equity compared to real equity, our Comment Hero of the Week (she's a real treat...), some thoughts on where to make cuts, given Chicago's budget deficit, and a lot more! Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/classroombrew Instagram: www.instagram.com/classroombrew/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@classroombrew Facebook: www.facebook.com/classroombrew  Email: classroombrew@gmail.com