Mar 25, 2022
In 2000, Jessica Slade, a teacher with a master’s degree in Education Administration from the University of Texas, recognized a need in Central Texas schools. “Austin was becoming a beacon for economic development,” says Slade, “but it was striking to me that students...
Feb 18, 2022
2022 Student Recruitment is in full swing! As you know Breakthrough is an exciting and challenging journey that starts the summer before sixth grade and continues through high school and college. Each spring, students in surrounding districts are invited to apply for...
Nov 5, 2021
What an incredible evening! Last night, the Breakthrough community came together for the 2021 Breakthrough Benefit Concert, presented by AMD, at 3TEN ACL Live. Amidst the music and celebration, we were honored to have Jeremiah Thompson, our guest speaker, share...
Oct 22, 2021
Breakthrough expands Mental Health Services to remove barriers to affordable, high quality counseling for students “The crux of our work is building relationships with students. We don’t just offer academic support; we give holistic support. We care about our...
Jul 28, 2021
We have joined Dr. Elma Lorenzo-Blanco and her research group JUNTOS at the University of Texas-Austin. They are looking for ways to better support the health and well-being of Latino/Hispanic youth and families. Dr. Lorenzo-Blanco and her research group JUNTOS is...
