When parents try to advocate for their kids inside the education system, communication becomes everything — and nothing is simple.

In Part 1 of this conversation, South Dakota parent Danielle shares her family’s experience navigating evaluations, special education services, breakdowns in communication, and the emotional labor of making schools take concerns seriously.

Parents will recognize this.
Teachers will understand it instantly.
School leaders may feel it in their stomach.

🎙 Part 2 drops Sunday — where we dig into what needs to change and why it matters.

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