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The Opportunity Gap

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Education for KidsPodcastsKids & FamilyParentingENunited-statesDaily or near-daily
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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.Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about The Opportunity Gap and check out more podcasts from the Understood Podcast Network at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2022 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Episodes
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Category
Education for Kids
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Audience: Under 4K / month
Canonical: https://podpitch.com/podcasts/the-opportunity-gap
Cadence: Active weekly
Reply rate: Under 2%

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Top 5 IEP meeting tips from a parent advocate

Wed Feb 04 2026

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As a parent advocate and mom, Danielle Ward has been in countless IEP meetings. She’s a wealth of knowledge on how to make the most of your time with the special education team.  From bringing supportive guests (including your child when appropriate) to decoding confusing assessments, Danielle and Julian share practical, clear steps to help you feel confident and prepared for your next IEP meeting. For more on this topic:  Explore: All about IEPs on Understood.orgListen: Understood Explains IEPsRead: IEP terms to knowListen: The ABCs of IEPSFor a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at opportunitygap@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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As a parent advocate and mom, Danielle Ward has been in countless IEP meetings. She’s a wealth of knowledge on how to make the most of your time with the special education team.  From bringing supportive guests (including your child when appropriate) to decoding confusing assessments, Danielle and Julian share practical, clear steps to help you feel confident and prepared for your next IEP meeting. For more on this topic:  Explore: All about IEPs on Understood.orgListen: Understood Explains IEPsRead: IEP terms to knowListen: The ABCs of IEPSFor a transcript and more resources, visit the episode page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at opportunitygap@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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#16785
Top 33.6% by pitch volume (Rank #16785 of 50,000)
Average rating
5.0
From 18 ratings
Reviews
6
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Publish cadence
Daily or near-daily
Active weekly
Episode count
95
Data updated
Feb 10, 2026
Social followers
397.8K

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Education for KidsPodcastsKids & FamilyParenting
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United States
Language
English
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Daily or near-daily
Latest episode date
Wed Feb 04 2026

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What is The Opportunity Gap about?

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.Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about The Opportunity Gap and check out more podcasts from the Understood Podcast Network at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2022 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.

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