Breakthrough Students Outpace National Postsecondary Trends

Breakthrough Students Outpace National Postsecondary Trends

National college enrollment has leveled off, as conversations continue about the value of college. That uncertainty also exists alongside real structural barriers that shape many students’ paths, including cost, access, and a lack of sustained support. Against that...
This Moment, and the Future It Creates: Breakthrough’s 2025 Impact

This Moment, and the Future It Creates: Breakthrough’s 2025 Impact

This year marked a powerful chapter in Breakthrough’s story. We invested in future teachers, strengthened program quality, elevated our influence, and brought our network together to learn, connect, and lead. These milestones reflect our commitment to expanding...
Meet Lisa Maria: From Classroom to Community Impact

Meet Lisa Maria: From Classroom to Community Impact

Lisa Maria Rhodes never expected to become an educator. But her experience as a Breakthrough Miami Teaching Fellow changed her trajectory. Teaching alongside peers and mentors gave her practical skills and a clear understanding of how to support young people. That...
Meet Zaniya: Discovering a Calling Through the Teaching Fellowship

Meet Zaniya: Discovering a Calling Through the Teaching Fellowship

Zaniya always knew that she wanted to be a teacher. A self-described teacher’s pet from the start, she always could see the magic in teaching and would share this dream with people she trusted. But well-meaning mentors steered her away: teaching meant being overworked...