Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently
A podcast by Understood.org, Julian Saavedra - Wednesdays
80 Episodes
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In It: How to tame tantrums and meltdowns with Dr. Andrew Kahn
Published: 20/12/2023 -
Talking to your family about your child’s differences
Published: 6/12/2023 -
In It: How to make the most of parent-teacher conferences
Published: 22/11/2023 -
Confronting racial bias within special education
Published: 8/11/2023 -
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Published: 25/10/2023 -
Bonus: Introducing “What Now?”
Published: 18/10/2023 -
What is a learning disability?
Published: 11/10/2023 -
En español: Preguntas y respuestas sobre la educación especial
Published: 27/09/2023 -
Empowering English language learners
Published: 13/09/2023 -
Supporting self-esteem and confidence in kids
Published: 2/08/2023 -
In It: Discipline, ADHD, and learning differences
Published: 5/07/2023 -
Stopping “summer slide”
Published: 7/06/2023 -
Supporting kids’ mental health: Tim Massaquoi on shame, stigma, and asking for help
Published: 17/05/2023 -
Supporting kids’ mental health: Kier Gaines on fatherhood, self-care, and social media
Published: 3/05/2023 -
Trauma, learning differences, and kids of color
Published: 5/04/2023 -
What is a special education evaluation? (from “Understood Explains”)
Published: 2/03/2023 -
Black History Month: Celebrating Lois, Solange, and Octavia
Published: 15/02/2023 -
IEP meeting tips for parents of kids of color
Published: 1/02/2023 -
Growth mindset and the power of “yet”
Published: 4/01/2023 -
ADHD and race: What Black families need to know
Published: 7/12/2022
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.