79 Episodes

  1. Talking to your family about your child’s differences

    Published: 12/6/2023
  2. In It: How to make the most of parent-teacher conferences

    Published: 11/22/2023
  3. Confronting racial bias within special education

    Published: 11/8/2023
  4. Dyslexia Awareness Month

    Published: 10/25/2023
  5. Bonus: Introducing “What Now?”

    Published: 10/18/2023
  6. What is a learning disability?

    Published: 10/11/2023
  7. En español: Preguntas y respuestas sobre la educación especial

    Published: 9/27/2023
  8. Empowering English language learners

    Published: 9/13/2023
  9. Supporting self-esteem and confidence in kids

    Published: 8/2/2023
  10. In It: Discipline, ADHD, and learning differences

    Published: 7/5/2023
  11. Stopping “summer slide”

    Published: 6/7/2023
  12. Supporting kids’ mental health: Tim Massaquoi on shame, stigma, and asking for help

    Published: 5/17/2023
  13. Supporting kids’ mental health: Kier Gaines on fatherhood, self-care, and social media

    Published: 5/3/2023
  14. Trauma, learning differences, and kids of color

    Published: 4/5/2023
  15. What is a special education evaluation? (from “Understood Explains”)

    Published: 3/2/2023
  16. Black History Month: Celebrating Lois, Solange, and Octavia

    Published: 2/15/2023
  17. IEP meeting tips for parents of kids of color

    Published: 2/1/2023
  18. Growth mindset and the power of “yet”

    Published: 1/4/2023
  19. ADHD and race: What Black families need to know

    Published: 12/7/2022
  20. Bias in school discipline: When the teacher says your child is “acting out”

    Published: 11/2/2022

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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.