Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education

“The Opportunity Gap” Season 2


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Listen to the trailer for Season 2 of The Opportunity Gap, a podcast for parents of kids of color who learn and think differently. Season 2 digs deeper into ADHD and other learning differences and offers tips on how to advocate for your child. 

Host Julian Saavedra is a father of two. He’s also an assistant principal who has spent nearly 20 years working in public schools. 

Get a transcript for this episode and check out more Opportunity Gap episodes at u.org/opportunitygap.

Comments? Email us at [email protected].  

Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people in the U.S. with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about The Opportunity Gap and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts.  

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