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Confronting racial bias within special education

Confronting racial bias within special education

FromThe Opportunity Gap


Confronting racial bias within special education

FromThe Opportunity Gap

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Nov 8, 2023
Format:
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)

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.