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Teacher ADHD Oct 07, 2021

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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!

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This is Not a Drill (ft. Peter) Sep 30, 2021

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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!

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They Stole What? Sep 23, 2021

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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!

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Teachers‘ ”Morning Meeting” (Bathroom) Schedules (ft. Peter) Sep 16, 2021

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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…

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Radio Listeners Fund Classrooms Now Sep 09, 2021

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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!

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Sticky Chromebook Keys Sep 02, 2021

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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.

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Teacher Oddly Satisfying's Aug 26, 2021

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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!

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Fake "Equity" Champions Aug 19, 2021

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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!

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No Non-Meaningful Moments Aug 12, 2021

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210: In this episode, we inch closer to the start of the school year... so let's talk about inequity toward Southside schools, the "consensus" behind teachers paying for classroom supplies, our Comment Hero of the Week, common Elementary Recitals, and the realization of non-meaningful moments not truly existing for a teacher.

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