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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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Executive Director Beven Byrnes Featured in CEOWORLD Magazine Special Report
We are proud to share that our executive director, Beven Byrnes, is the author of a recently published CEOWORLD Magazine Special Report titled, “What Happens When Students Spend Years Believing They Don’t Belong?” The report explores how belonging, confidence, and neurodivergent inclusion shape not only educational outcomes but also the future workforce.
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An Inspiring Conversation: Beven Byrnes on Leadership, Community, and Middle School Education
We’re excited to share that our executive director, Beven Byrnes, was recently featured in an Inspiring Conversation with OregonVoyager. In the interview, Beven reflects on her leadership journey, the values that shape the Bridges community, and what she believes students need most during the critical middle school years.
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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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Beven Byrnes Featured on More Good News Wednesday
Earlier this month, our Executive Director, Beven Byrnes, was featured on More Good News Wednesday, a podcast hosted by renowned entrepreneur and thought leader David Meltzer.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: DECLAN, CLASS OF 2022
At this year’s S.O.A.R. Soirée, Declan shared an insightful and personal reflection on the word “S.O.A.R.” He told the audience, “When I hear the word S.O.A.R., it lands differently with me. Because getting off the ground takes the right conditions, the right support, and people who believe in you. Bridges was that for me.” In…
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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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What if “Bad Behavior” Is Actually A Cry for Help?
If you’re a fan of the Real Life, Whole Talk podcast, you may have recognized a familiar voice — our Executive Director, Beven Byrnes, who was recently featured on the show.
