EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 14 MIN
How to talk to your child about microaggressions in the classroom
from Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education · host Understood.org
What do you do when your child says, “I think my teacher hates me”? In this episode, Julian breaks down what that really means. Learn how to spot signs of microaggressions in the classroom. Get simple ways to support your child and speak up when something feels wrong. And find out how to address microaggressions in a calm, clear way.For more on this topic: Families of color and communicating with teachersPerspectives: How to make sure families of color are heard by the schoolThe hard truth about racism in special education: Part 1Timestamps: (00:00) Intro(00:40) What is a microaggression?(02:44) Julian’s personal experience(07:37) How to talk to your child about microaggressions For a transcript and more resources, visit The Opportunity Gap on Understood.org. You can also email us at [email protected]. As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.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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What do you do when your child says, “I think my teacher hates me”? In this episode, Julian breaks down what that really means. Learn how to spot signs of microaggressions in the classroom. Get simple ways to support your child and speak up when something feels wrong. And find out how to address microaggressions in a calm, clear way.
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