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Breakthrough Bulletin - Winter 201327-Mar-2013
In this issue of the Bulletin, find updates and information on the following: (http://www.breakthroughcambridge.org/documents/Breakthrough%20Bulletin/BT%20Bulletin%20Winter%2713%20-%20web.pdf) 2013 Springfest Gala Early college admits New spring electives Boston student recruitment ...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Bulletin - Winter 201327-Mar-2013
In this issue of the Bulletin, find updates and information on the following: (http://www.breakthroughcambridge.org/documents/Breakthrough%20Bulletin/BT%20Bulletin%20Winter%2713%20-%20web.pdf) 2013 Springfest Gala Early college admits New spring electives Boston student recruitment ...Continue Reading
5th Annual Breakthroughs in Education03-Dec-2012
FEATURED SPEAKER: DR. MANDY SAVITZ-ROMER MONDAY DECEMBER 3, 2012 | 6:00-8:00PM HARVARD'S HISTORIC RADCLIFFE GYMNASIUM In collaboration with the national Breakthrough Collaborative (http://www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/), we were excited to the fifth annual Breakthroughs in Education, a...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Collaborative Awards Breakthrough Greater Boston the Innovation Fund31-Oct-2012
Breakthrough Greater Boston is an affiliate of the national organization, Breakthrough Collaborative (http://www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/). The Collaborative maintains 33 affiliate sites located across the United States and Hong Kong. This year, Breakthrough Collaborative launche...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Supporters Rise to the Giving Common Challenge10-Oct-2012
Breakthrough Finishes in the Top 10 (https://givingcommon.s3.amazonaws.com/leaderboard.html)Among more than 500 participating Boston area organizations, Breakthrough finished 9th, rising as high as 4th throughout the Challenge. Remaining atop the leaderboard for the duration of the challenge ...Continue Reading
Can You Outrun a Nerd?16-Sep-2012
Can You Outrun a Nerd? (2nd Annual) A great success with more than $10,000 raised in support of improving urban education. Thank you! Sunday, September 16, 2012 | Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge, MA In collaboration with the research teams at State Street Associates, we offere...Continue Reading
Noah Jefferson Featured in Watertown Patch, Receives First Annual Hodder Fund Award 12-Sep-2012
(http://watertown.patch.com/articles/watertown-teacher-wins-award-for-dedication-to-preparing-underserved-students-for-college) (Click story for full article...) ...Continue Reading
2012 Celebration Featured in Cambridge Chronicle30-Aug-2012
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Celebration 201209-Aug-2012
Over 300 Breakthrough students, staff, family and friends gathered at MIT's Kresge Auditorium for the culmination of our Summer Academic Program. Students exhibited their final projects, sharing experiences and knowledge gained from six weeks of classes and internships. Our host for the evening,...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Program and Expansion Featured in Cambridge Day19-Jul-2012
Cambridge Day article features Breakthrough Greater Boston's out-of-school programs as "critical to closing the achievement gap." Read more here (http://www.cambridgeday.com/2012/07/13/for-breakthrough-education-program-summers-no-break/)....Continue Reading
20th Anniversary Gala18-Jul-2012
Thank you for your support! The Gala attracted over 500 participants and raised more than $300,000 for Breakthrough! Thursday April 12th, 2012 6pm-9pm The Charles Hotel, Harvard Square, Cambridge On April 12th, 2012, we celebrated our collective 20-year legacy with the people who make Breakthro...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Bulletin - Spring 201209-Jul-2012
In this issue of the Breakthrough Bulletin we introduce Breakthrough Greater Boston, Celebrate 20 years of Breakthroughs, announce the Elizabeth D Hodder Fun and shine a spotlight on our 2012 college acceptances and incoming teachers. Download a copy of the Breakthrough Bulletin (http://www...Continue Reading
Letter from Board Chair and Executive Director on Expansion to Boston18-Jun-2012
Dear Breakthrough Friends, Breakthrough Cambridge has reached a historic milestone and is about to turn an important corner. In summer 2013, Breakthrough will open a new site in Boston! After 20 years of success in Cambridge, Breakthrough has determined we can help change the academic t...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Announces Expansion to Boston's TechBoston Academy12-Apr-2012
Organization changes name to Breakthrough Greater Boston to reflect dual commitment to Cambridge and Boston CAMBRIDGE, APRIL 12, 2012-Breakthrough Greater Boston announces today that, after 20 years of success in Cambridge, the organization, formerly known as Breakthrough Cambridge, will be open...Continue Reading
Celebration 201110-Jan-2012
Celebration 2011 Thursday, August 11 5:30-8pm Cost: free! Location: MIT's Kresge Auditorium located on the main campus at 84 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge. Festivities include: Reception for visitors and Breakthrough Cambridge sponsors Expo of student projects Perfor...Continue Reading
Middle Schoolers Getting Prepped for College10-Jan-2012
Research has long shown that early intervention during middle school can change the trajectory of a student's academic career and life path. As one of the first organizations to create an early intervention college access model, the Breakthrough Collaborative has confirmed this research with high-im...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Bulletin: Fall 201101-Nov-2011
In this issue of the Breakthrough Bulletin we feature our Summer Celebration, high school internships and STEM, the after school program, teachers letters from the field and provide information about becoming a sponsor for our upcoming 20th anniversary celebration. Download the Breakthrough...Continue Reading
Ronald McDonald House awards $15k to Breakthrough Cambridge01-Nov-2011
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern New England recently presented a $15,000 grant to Breakthrough Cambridge to help fund their Summer Academic Enrichment Program. This is the fourth RMHC of Eastern New England grant given to Breakthrough Cambridge, totaling $52,000. Elissa Spelman r...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Bulletin: Spring 201101-Aug-2011
In this issue of the Breakthrough Bulletin we discuss our summer program, award winning BTC seniors and the summer reading list. In addition, we talk about a new generation of urban leaders. Finally, save the date for our summer celebration, August 11th. Download the Bulletin (.pdf) (http://www...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Cambridge said to “lead the way” in summer learning01-Aug-2011
To close the achievement gap, educators are focusing on stemming summer learning loss. Cambridge School Committee members suggest in a May 31 column that fun and inspiring summer learning programs combining aspects of camp and school should be mandated for all students. They cite Breakthrough Cambri...Continue Reading
Springfest 201101-Aug-2011
Springfest 2011 When: Thursday April 14th, 2011 6pm-8pm. Where: The Atrium at 100 Technology Square. Springfest 2011 raised over $100,000 for BTC's summer programs and drew more than 200 guests to this annual fundraising event, hosted again by Alexandria Real Estate in the soaring ...Continue Reading
Where do Breakthrough students attend college?20-Jun-2011
Where do Breakthrough students attend college? Anywhere they want! We proudly announce the 2011 BTC College List - college acceptances are listed below (bolded schools represent the universities that BTC students will be matriculating to in the fall). American University Assumption College...Continue Reading
The New York Times Profiles Dr. Ron Fergusen19-Mar-2011
The New York Times Profiles Breakthrough Cambridge Speaker. Dr. Ron Ferguson of Harvard's Achievement Gap Initiative was the subject of a New York Times "On Education" profile on February 13. Citing him as a "national treasure" and "rock star", the article links Dr. Ferguson's personal backgroun...Continue Reading
Breakthroughs In Education - 201002-Dec-2010
December 2, 2010, Cambridge MA – At the annual Breakthroughs in Education event at the Charles Hotel, Breakthrough Cambridge (BTC) drew over 200 attendees to discuss current research on closing the achievement gap. Guest Speaker Dr. Ronald F. Ferguson, Director of the Achievement Gap Initi...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Bulletin: Fall 201015-Oct-2010
In this issue of the Breakthrough Bulletin we talk about the success of our Summer Celebration event, the amazing student-driven HIV/AIDS fundraiser that developed during our summer program. In addition, Breakthrough Cambridge was recently honored to be included in a Root Cause report. Finally, we t...Continue Reading
Breakthrough Cambridge Leads Field For College Access; Research Results From Root Cause22-Sep-2010
Report Identifies 7 Top-Performing Nonprofits in Massachusetts Root Cause, a Cambridge-based nonprofit research and consulting firm, announced today a new report on improving opportunities for at-risk students to attend college, and to succeed once they are enrolled. Breakthrough Cambridge (BTC) ...Continue Reading
Celebration 201001-Aug-2010
Celebration, the culmination of our summer program, was an exciting display of students’ achievements after six intensive weeks of hard work. A poster session featuring work from every student and every class began at 6pm, followed by dynamic live performances and presentations starting a...Continue Reading
Overcoming the Barriers to College05-Mar-2010
Over the past 30 years, college-going has increased for all groups of students – that’s good news. The bad news is that there are still huge gaps in the rates of college attendance between groups of students. Students who would be first in their family to attend college, low-income stude...Continue Reading
Middle Grades: The Fork in the Road to College22-Jan-2010
Did you know that research shows that the level of academic achievement students attain by eighth grade has a significant impact on students’ college and career-readiness? This month’s research brief reviews the research on why the middle grades are such a pivotal time in students’...Continue Reading
Celebration 200913-Aug-2009
The end-of-the-summer Celebration event held at M.I.T.’s Kresge Auditorium on August 13, 2009 was an amazing evening filled with student performances, genuine testimonials, and a wonderful display of student work from this summer at Breakthrough Cambridge....Continue Reading
Factors that support academic success22-Jul-2009
In addition to the rigorous academic content that Breakthrough teachers have been teaching this summer, Breakthrough teachers have also been working hard to get their students excited about learning, instill confidence in their students and help students reimagine their futures. These efforts to mot...Continue Reading
Summer Kickoff - 200930-Jun-2009
On June 30th, 2009, Students, teachers and family members celebrated the start of Summer 2009 with an Ice Cream Party, sponsored by Lizzy’s Homemade Ice Cream....Continue Reading
Springfest 200902-Apr-2009
Breakthrough Cambridge’s annual fundraising event – SPRINGFEST – was held on Thursday, April 2 at the Cambridge Boat House, featuring presentations by students and staff, as well as live entertainment.Springfest was an unqualified success, with nearly 150 people in attendance. ...Continue Reading
