The Partial Credit Podcast

The Partial Credit Podcast

Partial Credit is the podcast that brings together education, pop-culture, and shenanigans! Your hosts, Jeffery Heil, Donnie Piercey, and Jesse Lubinsky, span 3 generations and they've got you covered coast to coast. Sit back, relax, and earn your partial credit.

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October 1, 2026 • 76 mins

The boys are back for another school year and have plenty to talk about. Nick Provenzano joins for some sports talk, including the NFL, college athletes getting paid, and the pain of rooting for teams that just can't seem to get it together. Then they get into AI in schools. Should schools restrict it? Does everyone have equal access? Are teachers ready for it? And can AI actually help kids learn? Plus, so...

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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, ...

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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!

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This week, the boys are joined by their good friend, Darren Maltais to discuss his innovative work integrating AI, coding, and technology into the classroom. There's also a game of Name That Tune, some fun with pronunciation, and a missing dog. You won't want to miss it!
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May 4, 2026 • 70 mins

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 ...

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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! 

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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&...

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This week, the boys are joined by Lance Lennon, an Iowa-based educator and technology director, who shares his unique experiences, humorous anecdotes, and insights into educational technology, sports broadcasting, and community engagement. 
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Jessica Williams, a solutions architect at Sphero, is back for her record-tying 10th appearance on the Partial Credit Podcast. This time around she talked about AI integration in education, Sphero's role in STEM learning, conference experiences and insights Ideas for new winter Olympic sports. Jess and the boys also discussed advancements in wearable technology like the Oura Ring and the defunct Google Glass along with some humorou...

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February 10, 2026 • 62 mins

In this post-Super Bowl edition of Partial Credit, the boys dove into the excitement surrounding the Super Bowl including an incredible New England Patriots loss, some memorable commercials and the Bad Bunny halftime show. 

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January 27, 2026 • 68 mins

In this episode, the boys were joined by their old friend, Nicholas Provenzano. They dove into some pretty "interesting" conversations from the FETC conference and introduced a brand new app created by Donnie called Classroom Draft. They also reflect on their experiences at the first EdTech draft and discussed Nick's new role at School AI.

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December 20, 2025 • 67 mins
This week, the boys were joined by Melissa Kincaid, an EdTech coach, advocate and former math teacher. In addition to discussing creativity in the math classroom, the conversation touched on Cincinnati's unique food culture and a celebration of the legacy of Rob Reiner. Jeff and Donnie also did a deep dive on Sora AI and potential creative applications in the classroom.
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November 23, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode, Jim Sill joins Donnie, Jesse, and Jeff to discuss the unique experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Australia, the timing of Christmas decorations, and the impact of AI tools in education. They also engage in a fun challenge of ranking various EdTech apps, sharing personal anecdotes and insights...
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In this episode of Partial Credit, Jesse Lubinsky, Donnie Piercey, and Jeffrey Heil engage in a lively discussion about innovative fundraising strategies for schools, and the role of smartphones in education. They discuss the importance of community engagement in fundraising efforts, share unique ideas for school events, and debate the impact of technology in the classroom. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the role of cel...

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In this episode of the Partial Credit Podcast, hosts Jesse Lubinsky, Donnie Piercey, and Jeffery Heil celebrate Ken Shelton's 10th appearance. The conversation explores various themes, including the evolution of technology in education, the promises and perils of AI, and a critique of the Alpha School's educational...
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In this episode of Partial Credit, the hosts celebrate their seven-year anniversary while diving into various topics including fantasy sports, classroom activities, and the cultural phenomenon of K-Pop Demon Hunters. They discuss the controversies surrounding sports friendships, the integration of technology in cre...
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    Teacher Jason Smith stops by to talk about his classroom, the time he got to go to the Super Bowl, and his student teaching experience.  

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    August 24, 2025 • 35 mins
    In this episode of Partial Credit, the fellas dive into the excitement of fantasy draft season, but with a twist: they draft musicians to serve as teachers in a fictional school. Each host selected musicians for various subjects, leading to humorous debates and creative reasoning behind their choices. The conversat...
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    This week, the boys talked about AI generated music in the classroom and sandwiches. Jeff also had a very important public service announcement.

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    June 15, 2025 • 48 mins

    Donnie, Jeff, and Jesse are going to start recording again.. for real this time.  And yes, we're going to start releasing more episodes.  

    Also for real.  

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