Oct 13, 2026
In 2022, Breakthrough Collaborative received a $5 million unrestricted gift from MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift in our organization’s history. This gift came at a moment of persistent teacher shortages nationwide – and with an explicit interest in... 
Aug 4, 2026
Breakthrough Collaborative has launched a new partnership with the University of Denver focused on expanding pathways to college success for first-generation students across the Breakthrough network. Through the new Pathways Partnership Program, Breakthrough students... 
Jul 29, 2026
We are grateful to announce the approval of our AmeriCorps State and National grant for summer 2027, which will provide more than $1 million in support for Teaching Fellows across participating affiliates. This grant will serve seven affiliates–Greater Boston, Denver,... 
Mar 13, 2026
By Zachary Levine & Vincent Marigna Levine and Marigna: For every tax dollar spent, teacher recruitment has a higher return on investment for student learning than almost anything else. The teacher shortage has reached crisis proportions. In the 2024-25 academic... 
Feb 10, 2026
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... 
Dec 4, 2025
Breakthrough is proud to celebrate the publication of new research in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology demonstrating the transformative power of developmental relationships in math learning. The study—created in collaboration with the Search Institute,... 