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Breakthrough Atlanta Hosts Second Annual Pickleball Tournament in Support of Educational Programming for Underserved Youth and Future Educators
Breakthrough Atlanta staff and supporters competed in the inaugural Pickleball Tournament in 2025. Photo by Kimberly Evans. All experience levels welcome for friendly competition at Atlanta...
Read the Story of One Educator’s Experience as a Teaching Fellow with Breakthrough Atlanta
Brianna Bradshaw first entered Breakthrough Atlanta’s programming as a rising college senior in the summer of 2019. She shared her story with us during our annual Breakthrough Atlanta Fund-A-Scholar...
Application Period Open for Paid Summer Teaching Residencies with Breakthrough Atlanta
Two joint programs in partnership with with AmeriCorps train Teaching Fellows to be future educators Breakthrough Atlanta is seeking undergraduate college students with a deep interest in community...
Breakthrough Atlanta Newsletter February 2026
Preparing StudentsFor High School and Beyond Breakthrough Atlanta’s High School Readiness programs continue to equip students with the academic skills, confidence, and life strategies they need to...
Read the Story of One Mother’s Experience For Her Son with Breakthrough Atlanta
During our annual Breakthrough Atlanta Fund-A-Scholar fundraising dinner and celebration, Mrs. Mareka Howard shared with the audience how Breakthrough Atlanta had a profound effect on the trajectory...
Breakthrough Atlanta and Hands On Atlanta Partner to Provide Books and Inspiration to 130 Scott Elementary School Students
Local Akers Mill Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator Marshall McCabe presents to Breakthrough Atlanta scholars as part of the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. Photo credit: Breakthrough Atlanta staff.Media are...
Breakthrough Atlanta and The Lovett School Rally on Food Drive for the Thanksgiving Holiday
From November 8–19, students at The Lovett School—home to Breakthrough Atlanta’s year-round programming—set out on a mission: collect 1,640 food items, one for every Lovett student, to ensure...
10th Annual Fund-A-Scholar Celebrated the Successes of Breakthrough Atlanta’s All-Star Scholars and Teaching Fellows
On the evening of October 16, 2025, Breakthrough Atlanta supporters, scholars, families, and Teaching Fellows gathered to celebrate the 10th annual Fund-A-Scholar at the Stave Room. For a decade,...
Breakthrough Atlanta Celebrates Metro Atlanta Students’ Achievements with Annual Event
Fund-A-Scholar raises critical funds to ensure young people have the tools and support to thrive in high school, college, and beyond On October 16, Breakthrough Atlanta will bring the community...
Introducing Our New Look — The Next Chapter for Breakthrough Atlanta
Since its founding, Breakthrough Atlanta has been dedicated to expanding educational opportunity and supporting students to reach their fullest potential. Today, we’re proud to step into the next chapter of our story with a refreshed brand and logo; a look that reflects both our legacy and the bright future ahead.
Breakthrough Atlanta High School Readiness Newsletter August 2025
Summer at Breakthrough Atlanta: Empowering All-Star Scholars This summer, nearly 300 All-Star Scholars in grades 7–9 embraced hands-on learning, bold challenges, and real-world projects—all designed...
Breakthrough Atlanta College Prep Newsletter July 2025
Building the Next Generation of College-Bound Leaders This summer, Breakthrough Atlanta proudly served nearly 100 high-school students across three transformative programs designed to empower,...
