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Podcast: cityCURRENT Radio Show
Episode: Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Middle School | Bridges Middle School in Portland, OR
Description: In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, we’re honored to welcome Beven Byrnes, Executive Director of Bridges Middle School. As a mom, wife, and advocate, Beven shares her personal journey and why she believes education must be designed to meet students where they are.We explore what neurodivergence really means, how Bridges supports academic growth alongside confidence, emotional regulation, and executive functioning, and why middle school is such a critical season for these learners. This conversation offers hope for parents, educators, and community members—and shows what’s possible when students are understood, supported, and empowered to thr...