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Strategic Plan update: Year 1
As the summer gets underway, Breakthrough National is wrapping up our fiscal year. In order to be a learning organization that is performance-driven, we are fostering continuous improvement, setting clear and measurable goals, and holding ourselves accountable for...
Gearing Up for Success: Breakthrough’s High School and College Summer Programs
At Breakthrough Collaborative, affiliates all over the country are welcoming their new cohort of students and Teaching Fellows and gearing up for another impactful Breakthrough summer. While every Breakthrough site offers enriching summer programs to middle school...
Breakthrough Awarded AmeriCorps National Operational Grant
Breakthrough Collaborative is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded an AmeriCorps National Operational Grant in the amount of $1,031,750! This national grant program will initially cover up to 195 AmeriCorps members as Teaching Fellows serving across five...
Just released: Breakthrough’s 2023 Impact Report
Breakthrough Collaborative is excited to share our 2023 Impact Report. This year’s report provides updates on the various ways in whichBreakthrough supported students and aspiring educators on their path forward, thanks to your investment and partnership. Read about...
From Self-Discovery to College Dreams with Breakthrough
Reagan is a high school sophomore with a bevy of interests – from nursing to engineering to botany. She is confident in herself and her path forward, but that hasn’t always been the case. As a middle school student, Reagan struggled to find her voice and express...
Meet Nick Wilson: Breaking Barriers, Advancing Equity
In the sprawling landscape of education, where barriers often loom large, Assistant Principal and former Breakthrough Philadelphia Teaching Fellow, Nick Wilson, is devoted to helping young people win. Wilson's trajectory is a testament to the transformative power of...
Teaching Fellow Alumni Spotlight: Edwin Morales
As an organization deeply committed to cultivating the next generation of education leaders, we’re always excited to discover our Teaching Fellow alumni out in the world championing education equity. Last month, Breakthrough Collaborative participated in the Coalition...
Strength in numbers: Successful Teaching Fellow recruitment season bolstered by HBCU partners
We’re excited to share some exciting results from a successful 2024 Teaching Fellow recruitment season, which underscore our commitment to strengthening the teacher pipeline. This year, we saw remarkable growth and diversity with a total of 1,773 submitted...
The road to equal educator pay: Alston v. School Board of Norfolk 1940
At Breakthrough Collaborative, we champion a future where every student and teacher can thrive. As we commemorate Black History Month, we're sharing stories from significant historic events in the ongoing pursuit of educational equity. Join us in honoring a legacy of...
Breakthrough shares insights at White House event on teacher pathways
On January 31, Breakthrough Collaborative CEO, Vince Marigna, represented the organization at a pivotal discussion on teacher diversity and equitable learning, hosted by the White House Special Initiatives and the US Department of Education. Alongside esteemed...
Building our capacity to support students beyond high school
Throughout the Breakthrough network, a handful of Affiliates for some time now have provided student alumni with support to navigate college and the very real challenges that interfere with their academic progress. Last year, we began our journey to learn from these...
A summer of growth and learning
We’re excited to share data from this summer, which demonstrates student and Teaching Fellow growth across the Collaborative. Overall, more than three-fourths (76%) of students are feeling a sense of belonging at Breakthrough and 96% of Teaching Fellows gained a...