80 Episodes

  1. Navigating fatherhood with ADHD

    Published: 25/09/2024
  2. What to do when school supports fall short

    Published: 11/09/2024
  3. How to teach kids independence

    Published: 28/08/2024
  4. Empowering kids for school success

    Published: 14/08/2024
  5. How to make summer learning fun

    Published: 31/07/2024
  6. Parenting Behavior: What is behavior?

    Published: 17/07/2024
  7. Creating teachable moments

    Published: 3/07/2024
  8. Understanding preschool services

    Published: 19/06/2024
  9. Understood Explains IEPs: Special education terms and your legal rights

    Published: 5/06/2024
  10. IEPs and English language learners

    Published: 22/05/2024
  11. What teachers want parents to know

    Published: 8/05/2024
  12. In It: Olympian Michelle Carter talks ADHD and dyslexia

    Published: 24/04/2024
  13. Social media and toxic myths about ADHD

    Published: 10/04/2024
  14. Growing up with ADHD: An interview with René Brooks

    Published: 27/03/2024
  15. Understanding the IEP process

    Published: 13/03/2024
  16. Talking to your child’s pediatrician about learning differences

    Published: 28/02/2024
  17. Diverse impact: Champions of change at Understood

    Published: 14/02/2024
  18. Preparing kids for life after high school

    Published: 31/01/2024
  19. How to get kids to talk about school

    Published: 17/01/2024
  20. What is the school-to-prison pipeline?

    Published: 3/01/2024

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Navigating the education system can be overwhelming for families whose children have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning and thinking differences. Opportunity Gap is a podcast that sheds light on the real challenges families face when trying to get the right support for their kids. On this show, we explore how identity, race, disability, and access to resources can make the education journey more challenging — and what parents can do about it. Join host Julian Saavedra, an assistant principal and father of two, as he shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you advocate for your child.

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