The school programs giving kids a real advantage

Schools don’t always get everything right. But many are doing amazing work every day! In this episode, we explore how educators are helping kids thrive and succeed in the classroom. Discover how technology, assistive tools, social-emotional learning, and career programs are supporting students. Parents can see what’s working and learn how to reinforce it at home. Celebrate the progress happening in schools and the programs helping students reach their full potential.

Episode 96 of the Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education podcast, hosted by Understood.org, titled "The school programs giving kids a real advantage" was published on March 18, 2026 and runs 12 minutes.

March 18, 2026 ·12m · Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education

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Schools don’t always get everything right. But many are doing amazing work every day!

In this episode, we explore how educators are helping kids thrive and succeed in the classroom. Discover how technology, assistive tools, social-emotional learning, and career programs are supporting students. Parents can see what’s working and learn how to reinforce it at home. Celebrate the progress happening in schools and the programs helping students reach their full potential.

For more on this topic

Read: What is social-emotional learning?
Read: What is assistive technology?

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