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Confronting racial bias within special education
Confronting racial bias within special education
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Nov 8, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Some teachers, despite their best efforts, bring their own biases into the classroom. And their beliefs impact how they interact with students and their families in a major way. Racial bias in education is a common experience — and it shouldn’t be. In this episode, we address a pressing issue with guest Afrika Afeni Mills, MEd. Listen as Afrika explains:How racial bias can influence relationships between parents and the schoolThe importance of teachers and schools promoting equity in educationSteps students and parents can take to address racial bias effectivelyVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources. We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about The Opportunity Gap and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Released:
Nov 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (49)
Introducing The Opportunity Gap: Listen to “The Opportunity Gap,” a new podcast for families about kids of color with learning and thinking differences, like dyslexia, ADHD, and more. Host Julian Saavedra is a Black parent and assistant principal in an urban public school, and host Marissa Wallace is a special education teacher with a multiracial child. Listen as Julian and Marissa explore issues of privilege, race, and identity — and talk about ways parents can advocate for their kids. 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 all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. by The Opportunity Gap