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Breakthrough Student Spotlight: Dina Nkurunziza
Dina Nkurunziza was six years old when her family moved from Tanzania to Denver, and she recalls feeling isolated and different from her peers. She instantly found a community and a space to be herself, though, when she joined Breakthrough Kent Denver in the sixth...
Breakthrough in the News: BT Miami Student and Mentor Featured on CBS Miami
We're excited to share this story from CBS Miami, which features Breakthrough Miami scholar Gerbenn Seraphin and his mentor Webber Charles, director of student achievement at Breakthrough Miami and recipient of a 2019 African American Achievers Award. Webber...
Teaching Fellow Alumni Spotlight: Isaac Mervis
Teaching fellow alumnus Isaac Mervis was recently awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Korea, but he has instead chosen to return to his Breakthrough roots this summer as Summerbridge Hong Kong's Program Manager and Summer Site...
Breakthrough in the News: San Juan Capistrano Executive Director Responds to High Tax Rate on Students’ Financial Aid
Earlier this week, Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano Executive Director Alex Serna's response to Erica Green's recent piece “Low-Income College Students Face Tax Increase" was published by The New York Times. In his letter to the editor Alex asks, "What does...
Teaching Fellow Alumni Spotlight: Markus Reneau
Breakthrough New Orleans teaching fellow alum and Hurricane Katrina survivor Markus Reneau (pictured left in the photograph as a teaching fellow) graduated from Yale University this week! After being introduced to the International Baccalaureate Foundation,...
Affiliate News: Check Out Breakthrough Central Texas’ 2018 Impact Report
We're excited to share Breakthrough Central Texas' 2018 Impact Report, which highlights the successes they celebrated last year. The results of the support of donors and volunteers is staggering: 1,716 students were served, 97% of high school seniors graduated...
Remembering Jeremy Brooks, Breakthrough Santa Fe Tutor & Santa Fe Prep Student
Our condolences go out to Jeremy Brooks' family and the Santa Fe community as he was identified as one of the victims of Sunday's plane crash in Moscow. Jeremy was an active member of his community, having attended Santa Fe Prep and staying engaged with the...
Affiliate Opportunity: Help Place a Breakthrough Central Texas Student in a Summer Internship!
Breakthrough Central Texas is looking for local companies to host highly qualified Breakthrough students for a paid internship this summer through their Future Focus program. The Future Focus Program aims to allow students to earn money and gain professional...
Breakthrough in the News: Breakthrough Leaders Highlighted in Recent DiversityIS Article
As more details emerge regarding the college admissions scandal, we're proud to highlight another publication placing Breakthrough as a leading force in transforming the education landscape. Many of Breakthrough's leaders were featured in an article recently...
Former Breakthrough New Orleans Executive Director Selected for Obama Foundation Fellowship
Former Breakthrough New Orleans Executive Director, Aimée Eubanks Davis, was selected as a 2019 Obama Fellow. The Obama Foundation Fellowship supports civic leaders as they spur important changes in their communities. Ms. Davis was selected to further expand...
Early Research Suggests That College Visits Motivate Students to Take More Difficult Classes
Early research shows that visiting colleges and spending time on college campuses slightly improves students' chances of learning more about college, as well as increasing the rate at which those students take advanced courses in early high school. A study done...
Affiliate News: Read Breakthrough New York’s Powerful Response to College Admissions Scandal
We're excited to share Breakthrough New York's response to the college admissions scandal, which underscores the value of organizations like Breakthrough. Breakthrough students already possess the qualities necessary to get to college - they have the dream,...
