79 Episodes

  1. Myths about special education

    Published: 10/5/2022
  2. “The Opportunity Gap” Season 2

    Published: 9/28/2022
  3. A mom of 8 with limited resources on advocating for her son with ADHD, and feeling judged

    Published: 6/9/2022
  4. Bullying, shame, and parenting guilt: Reacting to real stories

    Published: 5/26/2022
  5. Wisdom for families from LeDerick Horne, poet with dyslexia

    Published: 5/12/2022
  6. Understanding your child’s behavior as communication

    Published: 4/28/2022
  7. How “The Talk” changes with disability and learning differences

    Published: 4/14/2022
  8. Why Black girls with learning disabilities need more visibility

    Published: 3/31/2022
  9. Early intervention and kids of color

    Published: 3/17/2022
  10. Teacher shortages, special education, and kids of color

    Published: 3/3/2022
  11. How to teach Black history to kids with learning differences and ADHD

    Published: 2/17/2022
  12. ADHD parenting tips from a Black clinical psychologist

    Published: 2/3/2022
  13. Omicron, special education, and marginalized communities

    Published: 1/20/2022
  14. Twice-exceptional Black and brown kids

    Published: 1/6/2022
  15. IEP meeting tips for undocumented families

    Published: 12/16/2021
  16. Is special education different in wealthy schools?

    Published: 12/2/2021
  17. ADHD as a “white boy problem”

    Published: 11/18/2021
  18. Simone Biles and why role models are hard to find

    Published: 11/18/2021
  19. Introducing The Opportunity Gap

    Published: 11/11/2021

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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.