Home About Us Apply to Teach Success Stories Press Room Contribute Alumni Careers Contact Us About Us  •  Regional Locations  •  Staff Bios  •  Board Bios  •  Strategic Partners • History “The Breakthrough formula is simple. Take a community that believes in children, add young people who will give their time to change the world, and throw in a delightful combination of kids at the most vulnerable time of their lives - middle school. And then, set deliriously high expectations for everyone involved - for the community to give more than seemed possible, for the teachers to work harder than was dreamed necessary, and for the kids to learn more than seemed available. It works. It’s wonderful. It’s Breakthrough.”    - Laura Noyes, Former Director, Summerbridge Sacramento Our Vision At Breakthrough, we envision a day when all children will have equal access to excellent educational opportunities and enthusiastic teachers committed to students' educational success. Core Values Breakthrough believes in the power of education to radically change young peoples’ lives. We believe the middle school years are the critical crossroads where students make choices that will dramatically affect their futures. We are passionate in our belief that every child deserves access to an excellent education and the encouragement to succeed. Breakthrough celebrates excellence and abhors mediocrity. The spirit of celebration is energetic, enthusiastic, and contagious. Young people who would ordinarily downplay their interest in academics discover that not only is it “cool to be smart” but that learning is fun. What Makes Breakthrough Special Breakthrough is unique in that it has a dual mission: improving the educational trajectory of underserved middle school students and inspiring young people to enter the field of education. Breakthrough’s success is due to a unique combination of elements that result in an exciting and energetic educational experience: Motivated, underserved students who are at the critical age when they are searching for role models and making choices that will dramatically affect their futures. Enthusiastic and talented teachers who serve as mentors and role models and bring to life the idea that “it’s cool to be smart.” An academically rigorous program supplemented by creative arts, multicultural programs, and public speaking opportunities. An infectious spirit of fun and a celebration of excellence. Breakthrough Diversity Statement (click here) Click here for directions                           » Back to Top © Breakthough Collaborative, All Rights Reserved. 545 Sansome Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94111. P: (415) 442-0600   F: (415) 442-0609  Email: info@breakthroughcollaborative.org.