You Are Your Child’s #1 Advocate...Assistant Principal Julian Saavedra on Championing Your Child’s Learning Needs The Mamas welcome Julian Saavedra, Assistant Principal and host of The Opportunity Gap podcast, to discuss learning differences in kids of color and how to support their unique needs. Julian highlights the importance of de-stigmatizing special education, having open conversations with your child about their school experience, and building relationships with administrators to advocate for your child’s success. With Julian’s guidance - and the work of Understood.org - underserved communities can take advantage of the tools available to help kids not only survive but thrive in school and help close the gap. Learn more: Understood.org is a nonprofit that provides free, expert-vetted resources for parents, kids, and individuals who learn and think differently. With their wide range of products, content, tools, and other resources, they’re shaping a world where everyone can reach their potential. https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/the-opportunity-gap Follow us! - https://www.instagram.com/themamasdenpodcast/ Make sure you connect with our Mamas: Codie - https://www.instagram.com/codieco/ Melanie - https://www.instagram.com/melaniefiona/ Felicia - https://www.instagram.com/felicialatour/ Ashley - https://www.instagram.com/watermeloneggrolls ________________________ LOVE BLACK LOVE? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/blacklove?sub_confirmation=1 For more Black Love interviews and articles, visit http://www.BlackLove.com Follow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacklovedoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklove Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/blackloveinc #BlackLoveDoc #blacklove #blacklovemagic