Meet Breyanna: Turning Support into Purpose and Advocacy

Meet Breyanna: Turning Support into Purpose and Advocacy

This spring, Breyanna will accomplish a milestone she’s dreamed of since she was a middle schooler. When she graduates from Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, she will be the first in her family to graduate college. The path here started more than a decade ago for...
Meet Sah’Quarian: Building Confidence and Direction at Breakthrough

Meet Sah’Quarian: Building Confidence and Direction at Breakthrough

When Sah’Quarian or “Que” first walked into Breakthrough Atlanta, he was a shy middle schooler looking to find his footing. He was quiet, unsure of himself, and searching for where he fit. That first summer changed everything.  In Breakthrough, Que found a community...
A Week of Learning & Leadership in Houston

A Week of Learning & Leadership in Houston

It was a full and inspiring week in Houston for the Breakthrough community. Program leaders from across the country gathered for Spring Training, preparing for the summer ahead and deepening their practice as they get ready to train our Instructional Coaches and...
Teach for a Summer. Lead for a Lifetime.

Teach for a Summer. Lead for a Lifetime.

Are you a college student looking to grow as a leader and make a tangible difference this summer?  Become a Breakthrough Teaching Fellow! This paid, hands-on, high-support teaching opportunity is open to undergraduates of all majors ready for a meaningful summer...
From Student to Advocate: Jassmin Del Rio’s Breakthrough Journey

From Student to Advocate: Jassmin Del Rio’s Breakthrough Journey

Breakthrough was a defining experience for Jassmin Del Rio, as a professional and as a person. She was first a Breakthrough student in middle school, when she found such a deep sense of community and purpose that she went on to become a Teaching Fellow while in...