Classroom Brew

Episodes

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  World's Finest Pyramid Scheme [School Fundraising] 22.10.2026 14m

  480: If the tornado doesn't hear us, maybe we're all safe... Drills, PSAT and Pre-ACT testing, and school fundraising just never seem to go how you'd like it to... Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  How 'Bout Some Resilience? 15.10.2026 15m

  479: Ryan's school year, as of mid-October, is full of disconcerting themes and trends... Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Teacher Lanyard Key Jingle 08.10.2026 22m

  478: Ryan's got a few thoughts on the woman who posed as a substitute teacher, a parent's weird confessions in an IEP meeting, a not great way for a school blood drive to end, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Crushin' It 01.10.2026 19m

  477: With the light at the end of the tunnel in sight after last week, Ryan covers a new social experiment he's going to try with his lesser-known colleagues, a starter kit for certain parents who drop off their kids, the fallout and support of last week's story, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Tornado Parents vs. Teachers 24.09.2026 28m

  476: If you're a parent, think before you write an email to your child's teacher... Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Charging Students to Rent Their Desk 17.09.2026 17m

  475: Amidst a good-yet-odd start to the year, Ryan covers some updates from Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Teachers' Union, preparing for paternity leave, a teacher's unorthodox and innovative approach, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Lernaean Hydra of Student "Requests" 10.09.2026 15m

  474: The word of this week is going to make Ryan sound old and surly, but it all comes from a good place... Respect your elders, kids. Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Bathroom During a Fire Drill 03.09.2026 29m

  473: Ryan has some updates from Seattle, a weird lack-of-update from his own school district about him, poor timing, a new Abbott Elementary BuzzFeed quiz, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Georgia Teacher's "Gas Station" for Farts 27.08.2026 24m

  472: Education buzz words are on notice! The new school year is underway and Ryan's voice is holding up... also discussed: Seattle Teachers' potential strike, a teacher's solution to farting students, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Shipping Teachers Over 20.08.2026 27m

  471: Ryan's week 0 of teachers reporting ahead of the first day of school is somehow very chill, despite all the obstacles and debacles... We also take a look at a new BuzzFeed quiz, in honor of the theme of the episode... Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Wait, I Have to Do Stuff Again? 13.08.2026 23m

  470: In Ryan's final genuine summer episode of 2026, we get into checking over rosters ahead of day 1, a Comment Hero of the Week, a Buzzfeed Teacher Quiz, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  End-of-Summer Regret 06.08.2026 17m

  469: Ryan has a few staffing and funding updates, some pre-school year and end-of-summer regrets, concerns, etc., and we look forward as we look back (sayin' nothing)! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Illinois' Cellphone Ban in Schools! 30.07.2026 20m

  468: With the first episode in the new studio, Ryan covers SB2427 banning cellphones during instructional time in Illinois, Comment Heroes of the Week surrounding teacher furloughs, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Put the "Back to School" Cardboard Away! 23.07.2026 20m

  467: Just let teachers enjoy their summer!  This week's episode features the big update from Ryan, the last recording in the recording studio we've been in for years, a Comment Hero of the Week, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Back on Track? 16.07.2026 22m

  466: After a rare week off from the podcast, Ryan takes a look at AP scores, the debate surrounding Minnesota's new Social Studies standards, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Changes Are Coming 02.07.2026 14m

  465: In the midst of some life changes, Ryan looks back on this year's summer programming now that it has ended, some current events, and life updates! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Middle School Whimsy 25.06.2026 13m

  464: Ryan's summer enrichment is primarily middle-schoolers, which has been a fun experience so far this summer... Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King Testifies Before Congress 18.06.2026 20m

  463: Ryan's summer is off to a hot start with his new and improved summer enrichment course, while CPS CEO Macquline King takes the hot seat before congress... Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Raccoon Dexter 11.06.2026 15m

  462: Ryan's last week of the school year and first week of summer was... odd... Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew
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  Overzealous Classroom Pack-Up 04.06.2026 17m

  461: This week's episode covers a major faux pas for teachers who share a classroom, letting seniors be seniors on their last day, gratitude for Ryan's best year in his career, and more! Patreon: patreon.com/classroombrew Email us: [email protected]  Instagram: instagram.com/classroombrew