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Common Ground

The Common Ground Speaker Series

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Stanbridge Academy is proud to be a member school of the Common Ground Speaker Series. Each school year, Common Ground presents distinguished speakers in education, parenting, and health at venues across the San Francisco Peninsula. Parents, faculty and staff at the 44 member schools attend Common Ground events free of charge. Guests from non-member schools and the general community are welcome to register and attend virtual live stream events for a non-refundable $10 fee. Registration closes two hours before the start of each event or when maximum registration is reached.

 Upcoming Events

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 7:00 P.M. | VIRTUAL
Solving the Crisis of Our Men & Boys: Closing the Achievement Gap
* Lee Fertig, Head of School at The Nueva School, 
in conversation with Richard Reeves, PhD (December 2023)
VIEW THE FULL 2023-2024 EVENT SEASON
Visit the Common Ground Speaker Series website for details and highlights of previous Common Ground speakers, the list of member schools, videos, and more.

 Prior Events

Click below for summary descriptions of past presentations, and visit the Common Ground home page for access to videos of previous speakers and highlights from past seasons.  –  * Current school year. 

PARENTING
Making Peace with Discomfort: When is it okay to let kids struggle?
* Lisa Damour, PhD (September 2023)
The Ever-Changing Brain: Best Practices for Nurturing Every Child’s Unique Neurodiversity
* Fumiko Hoeft, MD, PhD with Ben Powers (November 2023)
Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides
Terri Givens, Ph.D. in conversation with Rosetta Lee
Building Resilience: Preparing Teens to Thrive in Uncertain Times
Madeline Levine, Ph.D.
Hunt, Gather, Parent: Raising Kind Humans
Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.
One Trusted Adult: Building Mentoring and Caring Relationships
Brooklyn Raney

HEALTH
Teen EF Skills: Strategies for Middle and High School
* Dr. Pardis Khosravi and The Schwab Learning Center at the CHC (October 2023)
​The Essentials of Executive Functioning
Adele Diamond, Ph.D. and Vivien Kiel, Ph.D.
Eat to Beat Depression: Nutrition and Mental Health
Dr. Drew Ramsey​
Broader Look at Protective Factors Against Childhood Depression
Dr. Shashank Joshi with Dr. Amy Heneghan
Emotional Intelligence: Unlocking the Power of Emotions
Marc Brackett, Ph.D.
Combating Loneliness Through Connection and Community
Kasley Killam, MPH

EDUCATION
College Transitions: Essential Skills to Thrive on Campus and Beyond
* Ana Homayoun & Prof. Louis Newman (October 2023)
​Parenting Past the Pandemic: A Guide to Returning to School
Dr. Tanya Altman and Dr. Damon Korb
New Tech Normal: Creating Balance & Boundaries Around Screentime
Anya Kamenetz
What Your Kids Are Doing Online (and The Truth About How It Makes Them Feel)
​​​​Dr. Dolly Klock and Michael Robb

Stanbridge Academy


School Hours

School Day hours
8:25 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Main Office hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Info

515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Main Office: ​650.375.5860
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​Stanbridge Academy is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
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and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Stanbridge Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Stanbridge Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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  • About Us
    • From the Head of School >
      • Covid Safety Plan
    • Our Mission & Philosophy >
      • What makes Stanbridge unique
    • Our Students >
      • Dawson's Story (HS)
      • Tyler's Story (MidSch)
      • Bence's Story (Elem)
    • Our Alumni >
      • Laura's Story (Class of 2008)
      • Lana's Story (Class of 2011)
      • William's Story (Class of 2012)
      • Sarah's Story (Class of 2013)
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Admin & Support Staff
    • Our Trustees
    • Our Donors
    • FAQ
  • Academics
    • Elementary (K–5)
    • Middle School (6–8) >
      • Middle School Graduation
    • High School (9–12) >
      • High School Graduation 2023
  • Programs
    • PostSecondary Additional Info
    • Experiential Learning
    • P.E. & Athletics
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Speech & Language
    • Counseling
    • Technology
    • Afterschool & Summer School
    • Student Leadership & Community Service
  • Admissions
    • The Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Inquiry Form
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Calendar & Events
    • Bulldog Blog
    • Bridge Blog >
      • Post-Secondary Events
    • Common Ground
    • SPA Spot
    • Parent Portal
  • Support Us
    • Donate Online
    • Give by check or phone
    • Donate stock or give through a DAF
    • Donate goods or services
    • Bulldog Wear
    • Other ways to give