A Slice with 'Dice

ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores Arkansas’ position in the rapidly growing school choice movement, focusing on how the state is expanding access to private schooling through public f…

ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice builds on our previous discussion of concurrent credit by taking a deeper look at the challenges and opportunities involved in making these programs accessibl…

ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores the concept of concurrent credit and its growing importance in Arkansas education. We break down what concurrent credit is and highlight the immense …

In this episode, ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores the deep impact of food insecurity on students in Arkansas. We discuss how nearly 19% of households in the state struggle to access …

ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores the findings and recommendations from the "Enabling an Innovation-Led Future for Arkansas" report by the Arkansas Research Alliance. This episode div…

In this week’s episode, ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice delves into the transformative opportunities offered by the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y). We explain how t…

In this episode, ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores the surprising parallels between the leadership strategies of YouTube sensation MrBeast and effective school administration. Drawing…

In this episode, ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice unpacks the 2025 Wall Street Journal Best Colleges in the U.S. list, highlighting its unique approach to evaluating higher education institut…

In this week's episode, we explore the implications of the Arkansas LEARNS Act and the shifting landscape of school choice in the state. With the introduction of Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs) a…

In this episode, ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores the emergence of 90-hour college degree programs, a new trend in higher education that offers students a faster and more affordable …

In the world of education, the relationship between school leaders and families is one of the most important connections we can foster. Communication is at the heart of this relationship, and while s…

In this episode, ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice explores the critical importance of getting good grades during the freshman year of high school. Drawing from recent research, we discuss how…

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, schools must strike a delicate balance between embracing change and holding fast to their core values. This dynamic is crucial for fostering an environmen…

In this week's episode, ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice examines the sharp decline in college-going rates in Arkansas, now down to 42%, and its potential impact on the state's economy. With …

We’re diving into the voices of Generation Z in Arkansas, as captured in the 2024 Gallup-Walton Family Foundation report, released just last week.  This report provides an in-depth look at how young …

As we gear up for a new school year—and as peers also do the same at specialized high schools across the country—there’s a lot of excitement in the air.  Starting something new is always exciting, wh…