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 • 111 episodes
A Slice with 'Dice
Latest Episodes
Catalytic Agency Ep. 6 - Equity, Policy, and the Call to Listen
Equity in gifted education requires more than resources — it begins with listening carefully to dissatisfaction across all student groups. Policies and practices must ensure that every intentionality is met with the right opportunities.<...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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11:12
Catalytic Agency Ep. 5 - The Heart of the Model
Some students demand more than piecemeal solutions — their dissatisfaction is comprehensive, spanning rigor, belonging, and context. These Catalytic students are rare, but when matched with the right environments, they can transform themselv...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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12:09
Catalytic Agency Ep. 4 - The Levers of Practice: Accelerate, Elevate, Separate
Recognizing dissatisfaction is only half the work; the other half is knowing how to act on it. Schools can respond with three core levers — but only when sequenced wisely do these interventions close satisfaction gaps.In episode ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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11:25
Catalytic Agency Ep. 3 - Paradigms of Gifted Student Experience
When intentionalities blend, they form distinct paradigms of student experience — each carrying its own risks and opportunities. Understanding these blends can help educators design responses that truly match students’ needs.In e...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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12:30
Catalytic Agency Ep. 2 - Eclipse, Evolve, and Escape
Students express dissatisfaction in different ways — some want more rigor, others long for belonging, while still others need a whole new context. Recognizing these intentionalities helps educators respond with precision rather than guesswor...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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10:39