Congressional Site Visits Showcase Breakthrough in Action

Congressional Site Visits Showcase Breakthrough in Action

This summer, 15 Breakthrough sites across the network welcomed congressional offices to see our work in action and connect with students, Teaching Fellows, and affiliate leaders. These visits helped policymakers understand the impact of creating environments where...
A Summer of Connection & Growth

A Summer of Connection & Growth

This summer, thousands of students and Teaching Fellows came together across 43 Breakthrough sites nationwide to learn, grow, and make lasting connections. We’re spotlighting two Minnesota affiliates — Breakthrough Twin Cities and Breakthrough Saint Paul — to share a...
Coming Full Circle: Sarah’s Breakthrough Story

Coming Full Circle: Sarah’s Breakthrough Story

Sarah never planned to attend Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano. Today, she is helping lead it. As College Access Program Manager, Sarah spends her days preparing students and Teaching Fellows for experiences that may change their lives–just like Breakthrough changed...
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...