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Five Ways our Teaching Fellowship is Strengthening the Teacher Workforce
Breakthrough Collaborative’s Teaching Fellowship offers more than just a summer internship—it's a life-changing experience preparing young people to lead in education and beyond. Want to learn more? Here are five key reasons why our fellowship stands apart. 1. An...
From Corporate Dreams to Education Champion: Ja’Maya King’s Breakthrough Story
Shaping Futures: Ja’Maya King’s Breakthrough Journey Ja’Maya King’s journey from aspiring financier to education advocate began with a pivotal moment at Breakthrough Birmingham. While studying math at Spelman College, she discovered a passion for teaching that...
The Power of Breakthrough: Creating Opportunities to Thrive, One Student, and One Gift at a Time
As we close out the holiday season, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported Breakthrough throughout the year, and our recent Giving Tuesday and Winter campaign. Your generosity has helped us continue making a profound difference in the...
The Breakthrough Effect: Connecting and Inspiring Change Across the Nation
At Breakthrough, we're passionate about creating connections and inspiring change in communities across the nation. Our commitment to empowering students and fostering impactful educational experiences doesn’t end when a program concludes; it’s woven into the lives of...
Breakthrough National Conference 2024: Driving Growth, Impact and Success
This year’s National Conference, held October 16-17, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Oh., provided a powerful space for over 100 affiliate and national staff to foster meaningful connections and collaboration. The historic venue...
Breakthrough by the Numbers: Summer Impact 2024
At Breakthrough Collaborative, we are addressing both the student learning and teacher shortage challenges that our education system is facing. Through our premier summer program, we create transformative learning and teaching experiences for more than 8,000 middle...
Pam Haering: Championing Education to Strengthen Communities
Pam Haering’s passion for education equity began nearly two decades ago when she developed a marketing plan for the launch of a diverse, independent high school in Los Angeles. She saw first hand the transformative power of well-resourced educational environments for...
Finding Growth and Connection: Nicole Dimas Reflects on Her Breakthrough Experience
Nicole Dimas, a recent graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver with a major in Early Childhood Education, embarked on a transformative journey this past summer as a Teaching Fellow with Breakthrough Collaborative. In a recent interview, Nicole shared her...
Shaping Tomorrow’s Classrooms: A Conversation with Brooklyn McDonald, Future Educator and Breakthrough Advocate
Brooklyn's summer at Breakthrough Kent Denver was nothing short of transformative. As someone who is deeply passionate about education and personal growth, Brooklyn embarked on this journey with a desire to learn, inspire, and make a difference. Over the course of the...
Celebrating Summer Success: A Spotlight on Breakthrough at Kent Denver
This summer has been a time of growth and achievement, with thousands of students across the Collaborative forming meaningful relationships and engaging in transformative academic experiences. One particular affiliate, Breakthrough at Kent Denver, celebrated their...
Just Released: Breakthrough Collaborative’s 2024 Teaching Fellow Alumni Report
Last year, the National Office conducted a comprehensive survey of Breakthrough Teaching Fellow alumni to learn more about their experiences and career trajectories after Breakthrough, and the impact of our program on their journey. Today, we are thrilled to release...
From Breakthrough Student to Current Teacher & Leader: A Conversation With Ashaad Tillman
In a conversation with current math teacher and Breakthrough Providence student and Teaching Fellow alumnus, Ashaad Tillman, we learned about the origins of his dedication and passion for working with young people. His journey began as a Breakthrough middle school...