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Breakthrough Atlanta is dedicated to improving the education of motivated students, and inspiring young people to enter the field of education.

10/14/2026

For 30 years, Breakthrough Atlanta has been opening doors, expanding opportunities and transforming lives for Atlanta students. Please join us on November 12 to celebrate the people and partnerships that have shaped Breakthrough Atlanta over the past 30 years—and invest in the students and educators who will shape our future.

Together, we’ll honor Breakthrough’s history, celebrate the impact happening today, and look ahead to the next 30 years of opening doors and creating tuition-free, year-round opportunities for Atlanta students.

Reserve your seat or secure your sponsorship today at https://breakthroughatlanta.org/fund-a-scholar.

A special thanks goes out to our Media Sponsor, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: https://atlantahomesmag.com/?utm_source=breakthrough_atlanta_fund_a_scholar&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=breakthrough_atlanta_fund_a_scholar_2026&utm_id=2026_brand_awareness

10/09/2026

Supporting today’s college students to become the educators of tomorrow is at the heart of the Breakthrough Teaching Fellowship. College students step into ours classrooms as Teaching Fellows, gaining real life experience and skills.

Through 300+ hours of hands-on classroom experience this past summer, Teaching Fellows worked directly with middle school students while receiving ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship from experienced educators.

This creates a powerful cycle of impact: college students gain the real-world experience and support they need to pursue careers in education, while the students they teach gain caring mentors and role models who help them envision themselves as future college graduates, professionals, and leaders.

Applications open soon for the summer of 2027. Learn more at www.breakthroughatlanta.org/teach.

10/06/2026

Check out the first ten years of Breakthrough Atlanta! Did you know that Ambassador Andrew Young spoke at our tenth anniversary celebration? He shared a powerful vision for the program, speaking of Breakthrough as a tool to help create our country’s next generation of world leaders.

Breakthrough alum, Timothy Welbeck, also spoke to his journey that began unexpectedly one summer and led to “nearly five years of an unbelievable voyage of learning and teaching.” His education career continues today at Temple University. He said: “More than a name with a series of empty catch phrases, Breakthrough is an educational enrichment program that teaches its students that all of life is a never-ending lesson, and that learning merely begins in the classroom and continues the moment they leave its doors.”

Thirty years later, that vision continues to guide us. Breakthrough was founded on community - a community of students, parents, volunteers, Teaching Fellows, educators and donors who believe in what is possible when we come together.

Read more stories from the first ten years, including how Breakthrough got up and running: https://breakthroughatlanta.org/celebrating-30-years-of-breakthrough-atlanta-the-first-decade-building-the-foundation.

09/25/2026

Last weekend, 9th through 12th graders in our College Prep Program visited the University of Georgia! They participated in Community-Based Organization Day, hosted by Matthew Jon Huberty, Assistant Director of CBOs.

College campus tours are a cornerstone of exposing our scholars to the rigor and fun of the college environment as they prepare to pursue four-year degrees. The schedule at UGA included:

• College readiness: a "College-Minded" postsecondary lesson on high school schedules, GPA, extracurriculars, testing, and college selection.
• Campus tour: a guided walking tour highlighting major campus buildings and landmarks.
• Student experience: lunch at the campus cafeteria and a final stop at Sanford Stadium.

Thank you, UGA, for hosting and inspiring our scholars!

09/23/2026

It all began in the summer of 1996 – when Breakthrough Atlanta first opened our doors on the campus of The Lovett School. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re taking a look at the three decades that shaped the programming we know today.

30 years ago, Breakthrough Atlanta - originally Summerbridge Atlanta - began with a bold idea: bring together talented middle school students from across Atlanta with college students who were exploring careers in education, creating a community where both could learn, lead, and grow.

With the support of then-Lovett Head of School Jim Hendrix, founding Executive Director Keno Sadler built the program from the ground up, recruiting students, developing partnerships with Atlanta schools and colleges, and bringing together a community of young educators and volunteers to launch the first summer program.

From the beginning, Summerbridge was made possible by people across Atlanta who believed in what the program could become - including Atlanta Public Schools leaders, teachers and staff; Lovett faculty and staff; college students from Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University; and Lovett student volunteers who contributed their time and energy to helping the new program take root.

What began that first summer would grow into something much larger: three decades of preparing Atlanta students for college while inspiring generations of young people to become educators and leaders.

As we celebrate 30 years, we’re looking back at the people, partnerships, and community that built the foundation for what Breakthrough Atlanta is today.

Read all about how we got our start, plus stories and quotes from the first ten years: https://breakthroughatlanta.org/celebrating-30-years-of-breakthrough-atlanta-the-first-decade-building-the-foundation.

09/18/2026

We’re celebrating 30 years of opening doors, inspiring students, and transforming futures across Atlanta! You can make a difference in the lives of students and future educators by joining us for Fund-A-Scholar. With a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, and stories from scholars and families, this lively evening is one of the most enjoyable ways to give back.

This year, we’re also celebrating four honorees who have given so much to Breakthrough Atlanta over the years: Keno Sadler (Founding Executive Director), David Ghegan (Board Member), Jim Hendrix (Former Head of School for The Lovett School, and Billy Peebles (Former Head of School for The Lovett School).

Purchase your tickets or sponsorship today and plan to join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 12: https://breakthroughatlanta.org/fund-a-scholar.

A special thanks goes out to our Media Sponsor, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles: website: https://atlantahomesmag.com/?utm_source=breakthrough_atlanta_fund_a_scholar&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=breakthrough_atlanta_fund_a_scholar_2026&utm_id=2026_brand_awareness

09/11/2026

Last week, Breakthrough Atlanta kicked off our first Senior Super Saturday of the year with a Common App Bootcamp, providing eight Breakthrough scholars with dedicated one-on-one support as they took an important step toward college.

Throughout the day, high school seniors worked alongside volunteers to:

✏️ Complete key sections of their Common Application
📝 Develop and strengthen their college essays
💬 Receive individualized guidance and feedback

College application season can feel overwhelming, but Breakthrough scholars don’t have to navigate it alone. Through hands-on support and personalized guidance, our College Prep Program helps students approach the process with greater confidence and preparation – all with the goal of getting into college and graduating with a four-year degree.

We’re proud of these eight seniors for the time, focus and effort they put in. The work continues throughout the fall!

09/09/2026

This summer, middle school students spent five weeks learning, growing, and preparing for high school and the road to college.

Through Breakthrough Atlanta’s High School Readiness Program, students filled their summer with math, reading, and STEAM instruction, enrichment, mentorship, leadership development, and plenty of opportunities to explore, ask questions, and challenge themselves.

For middle schoolers, the summer is an important time to build both academic skills and confidence. But ask the students and they’ll tell you it’s also about making new friends, discovering new interests, building confidence, and beginning to picture themselves as successful high school students.

We’re already into the swing of our school year programming with our Super Saturdays and look forward to seeing our engaged scholars throughout the year!

08/07/2026

Can’t stop. Won’t stop. Singing is part of our tradition at Breakthrough Atlanta!

During the summer, college students pursuing a degree in education or a related field are hired on as AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows to teach middle school students during our summer learning programs.

Learn more at www.breakthroughatlanta.org.

08/06/2026

Stop scrolling and watch Breakthrough Atlanta’s AmeriCorps Teaching Fellows as they sing for our middle school students. This is all a part of our tuition-free, year-round programming!

Learn more at www.breakthroughatlanta.org.

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Atlanta, GA
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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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