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Blackboard of Broken Dreams

Blackboard of Broken Dreams

By: Ed Plan & Mat Hematics
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 Welcome to The Blackboard of Broken Dreams, where motivation goes to die and teacher-of-the-year plaques gather dust. Former co-teachers Ed Plan (Special Ed) and Mat Hematics (Math) survived endless PDs, spirit weeks, and budget cuts—only to realize the biggest lesson is that nobody’s got it figured out. Real stories. Fake names. Questionable advice. No heartfelt piano music here—just two guys, a broken copier, and a caffeine/whiskey addiction strong enough to power the entire district. Punch in, tune out, and remember: fake it till your pension vests.© 2025 blackboardofbrokendreams.com Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Listen to Mom – S1E5

    Listen to Mom – S1E5
    Nov 5 2025
    Ed brings on his mom with 47 years in Special Ed, 20 in Baltimore, and somehow still standing. She’s seen it all, survived it all, and has the IEP scars to prove it. Mat’s just here taking notes so he makes it another 5 years.The Blackboard of Broken Dreams: Where burnt-out meets tenure.
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    47 mins
  • Stereotypes – Part Two

    Stereotypes – Part Two
    Oct 8 2025
    This time, we’re turning our sarcastic gaze toward the front office. From walkie-talkie warriors to data-driven delinquents, we’re calling out the admin archetypes that haunt your inbox. Laugh quietly…someone might be doing a walkthrough.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Stereotypes – Part 1

    Stereotypes – Part 1
    Sep 24 2025
    From the teacher who thinks they’re hot to the one giving away supplies before retirement, Ed and Mat break down the faculty lounge one stereotype at a time. It’s funny because it’s true… and also a little sad.
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    1 hr and 40 mins
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