From Math Major to Education Advocate: Ja’Maya King’s Breakthrough Journey In the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, a movement in education equity is taking place. Ja’Maya King stands in it, a shining example of how a passion for teaching can transform...
At Breakthrough Birmingham, we’re on a mission to close the opportunity gap for underrepresented students through unique educational experiences. Our teaching fellow program is vital to this mission, nurturing the next generation of educators and leaders. One...
2 Weeks Off: The Lasting Impact COVID-19 Had on Students’ Experience In March 2020, an announcement sounded through most schools in the country, “school will be out for two weeks.” Over the moon, students came home, ready for a two-week surprise...
Why is growth important to nurture when it comes to education equity in Birmingham? One of our three key pillars at Breakthrough Birmingham is “growth.” Growth fuels the work we do, propelling us and our scholars forward. Our mission of reversing education...
Written by Hattie O’Hara, Development Manager at Breakthrough Birmingham YR4YR is all about putting a spotlight on recurring giving. When I first started thinking about this campaign, I went back to our records to find who our current recurring donors are. There was...
“I’m committed, I mean it. Breakthrough is in our schedule now. It’s school, work, Breakthrough. It’s a part of what we are going to do every single year.” Lesley Harper is a mom who keeps her kids’ growth top of mind – it is made quickly...