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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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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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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.
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Bridges Leaders Recognized as Global Gamechangers in CEO News Daily Feature
We are proud to share that our Executive Director, Beven Byrnes, and Principal, Dr. Carrie Hall, have been recognized in CEO News Dailyas part of “18 Women Leaders and Gamechangers Making the World a Better Place.”
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From Portland to the World: Why This Moment for Neurodiversity—and Bridges—Matters
Last week, a conversation that began with a single idea—representation matters—traveled farther than we could have imagined. According to our media release report, coverage of Bridges’ response to the autistic Barbie resulted in over 500 media placements across major national outlets, regional newsrooms, and international publications, with a potential reach exceeding 135 million readers worldwide.
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A DECADE OF FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Over the past decade (FY2015 – FY2024), Bridges Middle School has demonstrated consistent, mission-driven financial stewardship. A recent review of ten years of IRS Form 990 data — supplemented by recent draft financials — shows a stable operating model that prioritizes student learning, access, and long-term sustainability. In other words, Bridges has remained financially strong…
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We Are Hiring! Part-Time Counselor Wanted
Bridges Middle School is one of the few schools in Oregon devoted to students with learning differences and the only one focused exclusively on the middle school years. Bridges offers 5th through 8th grade students small class sizes, differentiated instruction, and a safe place to learn and grow. For many Bridges students, this means the…
