Jun 30, 2020
Jeremiah Thompson is a recent graduate of Manor New Tech High School Class of 2020, and has been part of the Breakthrough program since he was in 6th grade. This coming fall, Jeremiah will attend the McCombs School of Business at University of Texas at Austin. To say...
Jun 15, 2020
As the brave Class of 2020 embraces the graduation season that would not be, we adapt. While students embrace the technological advancements that allow virtual celebrations, we long for the moments taken for granted by so many generations that came before. Cords and...
Jun 11, 2020
Jennifer Rodriguez is a recent graduate of Manor Senior High School Class of 2020, and has been part of the Breakthrough program since she was in 6th grade. This coming fall, Jennifer will attend the University of Texas at Austin where she will pursue a degree in...
Jun 11, 2020
The Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Austin (PBKAAGA) has always been committed to the encouragement and promotion of academic excellence in our community, and this year is no different. Since 1999, the Association has awarded scholarships to graduating...
May 7, 2020
Policy & Advocacy Breakthrough’s mission is to support first-generation college aspirants to achieve postsecondary success. We fundamentally understand that, no matter how much determination our students display and how much support they receive from their...
Apr 28, 2020
Updated September 29, 2020 With the safety of our students, families and staff in mind, the Breakthrough office remains closed through January 4, 2021. All in-person programs and services are suspended until then as well. In the meantime, please know our staff...
Feb 26, 2020
Advancing Austin’s STEM Community through Teaching Fellowship According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs are growing at a higher rate than other occupations, with no slowdown in sight. By 2022, the...
Feb 24, 2020
Photos taken by Arlene Wang Arlene’s Story: Arlene moved to Austin in 2014 and she jumped right in as a volunteer at Breakthrough Central Texas as a way to get to know the community better. A friend who lived in a different city had recently sent out an email on her...
Feb 20, 2020
We are pleased to welcome Karey Oddo, Dr. Charles Martinez, Walt Penn, Christie Bybee, and Esteban Armenta to Breakthrough’s Board of Trustees! These community members bring a wealth of knowledge to our organization. Esteban Armenta Esteban is an accomplished...
Jan 30, 2020
Every summer, Breakthrough welcomes a group of experienced educators from surrounding districts to serve as Instructional Coaches for our Summer AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows. While being mentors and role models for our teachers, they set the standard of classroom...
