Breakthrough Collaborative is a national leader in educational equity.

Inspiring students. Developing teachers. Together, we are Breakthrough.

We create empowering educational experiences for traditionally underrepresented students on their path to college, and we are the largest pre-professional teacher training program in the country.

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NEW REPORT HOW A CORPS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS

CLOSES OPPORTUNITY GAPS & DIVERSIFIES THE TEACHER PIPELINE

Our Priority: Educational Equity

ALL STUDENTS DESERVE SUPPORT ON THEIR PATH TO SUCCESS

Inequity in education persists nationwide. Our model addresses opportunity gaps for students, beginning in the middle school years, and introduces college students to careers in teaching as we seek to build a diverse and talented educator workforce.

National Scale with a Regional Approach

We mobilize the talent of students from over 250 colleges and universities to meet the educational needs of motivated, underrepresented youth from coast to coast.

Each year Breakthrough connects 10,000 students with 1,100 college-aged Teaching Fellows in 24 cities across the country. Learn more.

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The Breakthrough Impact

STUDENTS

6X MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE

Breakthrough students are six times more likely to graduate from college than their national peer average. 75% are first-generation college-goers.

TEACHING FELLOWS

76% PURSUE CAREERS IN EDUCATION

After receiving real-world, relevant teaching experiences, 3 out of 4 Breakthrough teaching fellows, 60% of whom are people of color, enter the education profession.

EDUCATION LANDSCAPE

40+ Year History

For over 40 years, we have been creating systems-level change, one student and teacher at a time. Our proven program is delivered through 24 affiliates and evidenced in a growing body of data to support the model.

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THE BREAKTHROUGH SONG

“I’m looking for a breakthrough… a reason to believe that I can dream”

This inspiring song speaks to the heart of the Breakthrough program and encourages students to pursue their dreams and believe in the power of their own potential.

Listen to the Breakthrough Song!

Chris Lee is an actor, musician, and Hamilton musical star, but first he was a Breakthrough Atlanta student. Lee recently penned the Official Breakthrough Song and recorded it with a group of Breakthrough Atlanta Scholars. Lee is a member of our Breakthrough National Ambassador Council and continues to give back to the Breakthrough community with this time and talents. Read his story.

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Breakthrough Reflections: In Their Own Words

“Breakthrough propelled my teaching career and helped me become a more thoughtful and reflective educator”

– BT Birmingham Teaching Fellow Alumna

“I learned just how powerful young people can be when they are given high expectations and their ideas are valued.”

– Breakthrough Providence Alumna

“Breakthrough has done so much for me as a student. It helped me learn about my future, how to build relationships and how to care for others. “

-Breakthrough Manchester Student Alumna

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Breakthrough Stands with the AAPI Community

Thank you to our Breakthrough Greater Boston colleagues and national team members for sharing the resource list below: Learning Resources Learning for Justice: Responding to Anti-Asian Violence and Georgia Shootings Learning for Justice: Addressing Anti-Asian Bias AAPI Resources from Axis Lab Mental Health Resources National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association Asian...

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Thank you again to everyone who joined our April 28th webinar in partnership with the National Summer Learning Association titled, Cultural Crossroads: Exploring the important intersection of summer program training & design with the critical need to address race, equity, and inclusion.

If you weren't able to attend, watch the entire webinar HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26FZ4cuGNgA as we explore how Breakthrough is equipping summer program staff with tools & training on race, equity and inclusion in order to meet student needs and maximize program impact this summer. #education #webinar #summerlearning #BreakthroughTogether

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