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Using 529 and ABLE Funds for Bridges Tuition: A 2026 Guide for Families
At Bridges Middle School, we know that finding the right educational environment for a neurodivergent child can be life-changing. We also understand that specialized education represents a significant financial commitment for families. Parents sometimes ask whether they can use college savings, disability savings, or available tax provisions to help pay Bridges tuition.
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The New School Year Starts Today—Gently
Helping Neurodivergent Kids Find Rest, Predictability, and Resilience This Summer By the middle of summer, many families find themselves holding two seemingly competing truths.
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What Happens When a School Is Built for ADHD Brains?
I recently had the honor of joining Tracy Otsuka on ADHD for Smart Ass Women for an episode titled “What Happens When a School Is Built for ADHD Brains.” Tracy’s podcast reaches a global audience and ranks in the top 0.1% worldwide, making this a meaningful opportunity to share the heart of Bridges Middle School…
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The Tragedy of Moving Special Education Out of the Department of Education
There are policy changes that sound technical until they land on a child’s desk. Moving special education out of the Department of Education is one of them.
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Exciting Summer Camp Opportunities!
This summer, Bridges Middle School is excited to help bring creativity, STEM learning, artistic exploration, and joyful community experiences to students and families across Portland!
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2026 Top God Winner
A huge congratulations to Alana and her god, Persephone, for being named this year’s Top God winner!
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Bridges’ 2026 S.O.A.R. Soirée Recap
This year’s event helped break down financial barriers and invested in our families, teachers, and students—all so we can help more kids rise to their full potential.
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Spring Break 2026 in Portland
Spring break can bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty—especially for families of neurodiverse middle schoolers. The shift in routine can be challenging, but it also opens the door to meaningful connection, exploration, and rest.
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What Does Neurodivergent Mean? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Learning Differences
Businesses and schools are currently preparing for neurodiversity week, and as such, it and similar terms like neurodivergence are being used across several media, some talking about the importance of inclusion, others explaining why some kids take 3 hours to finish homework. In that sea of technical to educational information, it gets to a point…
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A Message to Our Bridges Parent Community
Amidst all the joyful preparation happening across our school community—from the Lunar New Year to Autistic Barbie—I wanted to take a moment to speak honestly with you about the heaviness many of us are feeling in light of the horrific events unfolding in Minnesota, Maine, and right here in Portland.
