Make Breakthroughs happen this summer.

Deadline: March 3, 2009
Admissions are rolling. Early submissions recommended.

**Application Closed**
Breakthrough Teacher Applicants-

Thank you so much for your patience and perseverance throughout this entire application process. We are excited to announce that at March 3 2008 5:00pm PST the application submission deadline has passed and we are now moving into the interviewing and selection stage of this process.

We have officially surpassed our number from last summer of 1,538 application submissions, as well as our final goal of 1,700. As of 5:00 Pacific Standard Time, we have received 1,932 applications for our approximately 780 teacher internship positions this summer. This is truly becoming one of the most competitive undergraduate opportunities in the country!

You can find all of the relevant information about the selection timeline, interview and offer process, and the opportunities and challenges of a Breakthrough summer in the Teaching at Breakthrough Handbook, still available at http://teachbreakthroughs.org/apply-to-teach.

Applicants, again, thank you for your passion, commitment, energy and excellence. Only time will tell if you will be able to join us at a Breakthrough site this summer. Regardless, know that by submitting our (admittedly difficult) application you have shown a commitment to service and your own development. All we ask is that you remain connected to the growing movement to provide excellent opportunities for underserved students and to change the face of teaching.

All the best,

Breakthrough Collaborative Teacher Excellence Team

Bobby Cupp
Teacher Excellence Specialist

Dave Bryson
Teacher Network Associate

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It’s time to lead. Breakthrough teachers put in long hours, stretch themselves in new ways, face obstacles unlike any other they’ve seen, and they are thankful for the opportunity. Breakthrough teachers create real societal change, and they play an essential role in sending deserving kids to college. In their spare time, they find their futures, develop as leaders, and have fun doing it. Teaching with Breakthrough is the hardest job you'll ever love.

Fine Print: Teaching with Breakthrough is a volunteer experience, but living expenses stipends are provided, along with housing at select locations.

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