Back-to-school season gets way more interesting when Jessica Rappaport returns to join the boys for a sharp, funny, and surprisingly practical showdown over AI in education, college writing, and what kids actually need to learn now. There's also a blind ranking of school supplies and you'll also find out how much Jeff knows about Spider-Man, hear Donnie and Jesse agree on something for possibly the first time in over 100 episodes, and learn what weird Google Keep notes Jesse keeps about his wife on his phone. This episode is can't miss!

Nick Provenzano returns to discuss, among other things, the changing nature of EdTech conferences and shared online community spaces for educators as well as creative ways to engage audiences through live experiences. We also talk find out which famous sporting events Nick attended. You won't want to miss it!

In this week's episode of Partial Credit, Donnie shared a series of hilarious, wildly impractical, and surprisingly innovative "half-baked" (or rather "half-caked") ideas designed to shake up school life. From replacing classic teacher evaluations with fun, game-like challenges, to transforming school routines into competitive, event-style activities, this episode is a goldmine of playful, bold conceptions that push the boundaries of traditional education. And in typical Partial Credit fashion, the ideas quickly go from bad to worse as the boys vote for their favorite.

In this episode, we were joined once again by the woman, the myth, the legend: Jennifer Cronk!

We also had a blast celebrating Donnie's birthday with a twist! Instead of gifts, we shared what we didn't get him; yeah, you heard that right.

So, what's your favorite way to celebrate a friend's birthday? Let us know in the comments!

The crew discusses this year's Academy Awards with their educational twist. We also covered New York Times games including Wordle and why Jeff and Jesse are such huge fans of Connections. And with the NCAA tourney starting this week, compete against the hosts for both the men's and women's tournaments.

The Partial Credit Podcast NCAA Women's Tournament Challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=080c3edf-966e-4b91-bc5a-8e4d25e04707

The Partial Credit Podcast NCAA Men's Tournament Challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=277&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=b0ed9c73-4aba-4f03-9473-d39a65a5201e

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jessica Williams, a solutions architect at Sphero, as she shares insights into educational technology, AI integration, and her experiences at conferences. Discover how robotics and AI are transforming K-12 education and get behind-the-scenes stories from the world of edtech. Join us for a lively discussion on winter Olympics ideas, tech gadgets, and humorous anecdotes. Our guests share insights on innovative sports concepts, wearable tech, and funny stories from travel and family life.

AI integration in education
Sphero's role in STEM learning
Conference experiences and insights Ideas for new winter Olympic sports
Advancements in wearable technology like the Aura Ring and Google Glass
Humorous stories from travel, family, and everyday life