
A Slice with 'Dice
ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice shares personal reflections, lessons learned, and insights from the ever-evolving world of education in Arkansas and beyond.
Podcasting since 2024 • 99 episodes
A Slice with 'Dice
Latest Episodes
"Surf Dracula" and Why Students Need to Catch Waves Early
Prestige TV has given us a new metaphor for education: Surf Dracula. The idea comes from a viral critique of shows that delay their own premise—spending entire seasons on backstory before ever letting the main characte...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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6:15

The Largest AP Course Launch in History — And Why It Matters
In its first year, AP Precalculus drew over 184,000 students — the largest launch in AP history — and reached learners often left out of advanced math. It’s opening doors for first-generation, Black, Hispanic, rural, and later-starting stude...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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7:33

Therapy Language and Social Media: The Double-Edged Sword
The language of therapy is everywhere — from TikTok feeds to hallway conversations. Young people are learning to name their feelings and advocate for themselves like never before. But with that new vocabulary comes a risk: overgeneralizing, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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6:38

How “Brag Sheets” Help Your Recommenders Help You
Recommendation letters can make or break a college or scholarship application, yet many fall flat simply because the recommender doesn’t have enough detail to work with. That’s where a brag sheet comes in.In this episode, ASMSA Ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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7:52

Equity, Law, and the Future of Selective Admissions High Schools
The debate over admissions at selective public high schools has never been more urgent. With cases like Thomas Jefferson High School in Virginia and Stuyvesant High School in New York drawing national attention, the question remains: how...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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10:19
