The Best Part

March 8, 2012

The best part of my day is always when a prospective parent calls asking questions about Breakthrough and I get to give them an overview of what our program is like for students and their families. It reminds me of how truly amazing Breakthrough is. Sometimes I feel like the world’s greatest infomercial spokesperson. “Not Read the Rest…

New York Times Article Addresses Achievement Gap

February 13, 2012

Education Gap Grows Between Rich and Poor, Studies Say By SABRINA TAVERNISE Published: New York Times      February 9, 2012 WASHINGTON — Education was historically considered a great equalizer in American society, capable of lifting less advantaged children and improving their chances for success as adults. But a body of recently published scholarship suggests that the achievement Read the Rest…

Volunteer Summit January 17th 2012

January 6, 2012

If one of your New Year’s Resolutions was to get involved in a good cause, become passionate about changing a child’s life, or to meet some new people… Why not do all three? You are cordially invited to attend the BREAKTHROUGH NEW YORK VOLUNTEER SUMMIT Tuesday, January 17th 5:30pm – 7:30pm 37th Floor of Skadden Read the Rest…

We just dropped our newsletter

December 8, 2011

Download it here!  It’s chockfull of news, fun stories from our kids and lots of pictures.  Enjoy!

Breakthrough In NY Daily News

Congratulations Gaby N: BTNY student and Young People Chorister

November 3, 2011

We are so proud of Gaby N., Breakthrough Class of ’14. She is a proud member of the Young People’s Chorus of New York which just received the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program from Michelle Obama. See article below. Gaby is in the green stole here on the far right of the group Read the Rest…

Here is our BTNY Barnes and Noble Wishlist

October 14, 2011

Thanks for buying books for Breakthrough New York.  Our wishlist is here Please don’t forget to use this code at checkout to double your gift: 10556405 Thank you so much!

Kudos: Third Year Students

August 2, 2011

-Jailene Rodriguez and Ivana Findlay, 1st year students

Kudos: BTNY Teachers

-Jailene Rodriguez and Ivana Findlay, 1st year students

A Message to My Journal

Dear Journal, This is our last week at breakthrough and this might as well be my last blog post. There are three more days till the summer program is over. My heart is filled with joy, but I know I will also miss the delicious food that Juana makes. The tacos, cheese bagels, spaghetti, soft Read the Rest…