The Opportunity Gap

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.

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ice-wings🐾🐲🌌

Great topics, great tips, great host!

Julian is a great host—I love this show! Great topics, great guests, great tips, and did I mention I love the host?
Nyrkim

Thoughtful podcast on important issues

This podcast is one of a kind — specifically focusing on the intersection of race and learning disabilities/ADHD, which often gets overlooked in schools. The host is honest, relatable, and informative. The guests always add great perspective. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to become more knowledgable on these issues.
BK77534

Really great show

Love the hosts and how candid they are. I really appreciate the perspective they bring. Required listening for all teachers.
JS44419

Bold and exciting

Hearing someone finally asking the tough questions families face when it comes to differences like race and school choice is refreshing. Knowing the gap exists is common, reckoning with what this means for parents and their kids with disabilities — is bold!! Bravo!
Beth5750

Honest and thought-provoking

Julian and Marissa engage in thoughtful conversations and use their own experiences as teachers and parents to discuss some of the joys and challenges of raising kids of color with learning differences. This is a great resource for families and teachers.
Gerry, parent/learner

Timely, poignant, needed: phenomenal podcast!

Saavedra and Wallace guide insightful, data-driven conversations that connect listeners to the reality of The Opportunity Gap and how we can close it for kids of color with overlooked learning and thinking differences. The way they weave experience and personal connection elevates the conversation and carries the listener along the story of an engaging, learning-filled journey. Highly recommend!