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DVISD Celebrates first class of sixty 6th graders
In early 2017, we announced our expansion into Del Valle ISD, recruiting our first class of sixty 6th graders. These students began their journey to college by experiencing their first Breakthrough summer learning and advancing in English, math, social...
Thank you, Summer AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows!
As part of our AmeriCorps Program, Breakthrough welcomes enthusiastic college students to teach and mentor during our academic summer sessions. Through the guidance of Instructional Coaches, AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows teach English, math, social studies,...
Breakthrough Receives ‘Excellence in Education Award’
Breakthrough received the “Excellence in Education Award” from Manor Independent School District in recognition for our exceptional leadership in providing innovative educational programs for middle school and high school youth.
1400 Students Go Through The Breakthrough Summer Experience
This summer, we had a record number of Breakthrough middle school, high school and college students spend their summer with us, including our first class of 60 sixth graders from Del Valle ISD! Here’s what our Breakthrough summer looked like: 700 middle...
Summer 2017: A letter from our Executive Director
Dear Friends of Breakthrough, Breakthrough is a community filled with young and talented leaders, especially during the summer months. More than 280 6th graders from Austin, Manor and Del Valle ISD will begin their journey with Breakthrough this summer. Our high...
More Breakthroughs and Brighter Futures
Breakthrough Central Texas is thrilled to announce that we are expanding into the Del Valle Independent School District with the enrollment of our first 60 sixth graders this spring.