Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently
A podcast by Understood.org, Julian Saavedra - Wednesdays
79 Episodes
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8 key special education terms parents should know
Published: 6/18/2025 -
What you need to know about federal funding for special education
Published: 6/4/2025 -
What to do when kids are feeling depressed or anxious
Published: 5/21/2025 -
When dyslexia is missed: The impact on students of color
Published: 5/7/2025 -
Navigating your child’s diagnosis: Self-care tips for parents
Published: 4/23/2025 -
4 tips to help kids cope with uncertainty and anxiety
Published: 4/9/2025 -
How to build strong parent-child bonds
Published: 3/26/2025 -
The hard truth about racism in special education: Part 2
Published: 3/12/2025 -
The hard truth about racism in special education: Part 1
Published: 2/26/2025 -
The power of culturally responsive teaching
Published: 2/12/2025 -
How to get over the “mid-year slump”
Published: 1/29/2025 -
What families wish you knew about learning disabilities
Published: 1/15/2025 -
Building strong reading skills in kids
Published: 1/1/2025 -
How I’d parent my ADHD kids differently
Published: 12/18/2024 -
Helping kids navigate the holiday season
Published: 12/4/2024 -
How I’m navigating my child’s two diagnoses
Published: 11/20/2024 -
Game on! Teaching kids sportsmanship
Published: 11/6/2024 -
What to do after a parent-teacher conference
Published: 10/23/2024 -
How to build a supportive village for kids
Published: 10/9/2024 -
Navigating fatherhood with ADHD
Published: 9/25/2024
Kids of color who have ADHD and other common learning differences often face a double stigma. But there’s a lot that families can do to address the opportunity gap in our communities. Host Julian Saavedra is a father of two. He's also an assistant principal who has spent nearly 20 years working in public schools. Join Saavedra as he talks with parents and experts and offers tips to help you advocate for your child.