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 • 112 episodes
A Slice with 'Dice
Latest Episodes
The Real Reason Gifted Kids Freak People Out
Some people call gifted kids “weird,” but maybe that’s just what it looks like when someone’s brain refuses to color inside the lines. What if the thing that makes them different is exactly what the world needs more of?ASMSA Execu...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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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