Breakthrough of Greater Philly
Inspiring students. Developing teachers. Together, we are Breakthrough!
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Main Website
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia is a tuition-free program that launches motivated middle-school students on the path to top choice high schools.
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Breakthrough - Our Anthem
Breakthrough - Our Anthem
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Become a Breakthrough Teaching Fellow
Become a Breakthrough Teaching Fellow
Calling all future Teachers! Our Teaching Fellow programs are a great way for college students to get hands-on experience in front of a classroom. Learn more about our program, opportunities and how to apply to our teacher training program.
Breakthrough Events
Breakthrough Spring Soirée 2026 | Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Breakthrough Spring Soirée 2026 | Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
An evening bringing together supporters, educators, alumni, and friends to support Breakthrough’s work with students and future teachers.
The Faculty Lounge: Alumni Edition - Monday, 3/16 7-8pm
The Faculty Lounge: Alumni Edition - Monday, 3/16 7-8pm
Launching a new virtual meet up called "The Faculty Lounge: Alumni Edition" - where Breakthrough Philly TF Alumni can connect & exchange their experiences about the classroom and beyond. Your participation will help make this (informal) conversation more fruitful - please join us on Zoom! Confirmed Panelists: Rex Yin (BTGP TF Alum, 2013), Matt Greenawalt (BTGP TF Alum, 2003) Join Zoom Meeting https://germantownfriends.zoom.us/j/84221792393?pwd=Y2YjCopgRv1arJVMPIhgo6aPqOymbb.1 Meeting ID: 842 2179 2393 Passcode: 413210
Fundraising/Donations
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Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia helps launch motivated and traditionally underserved students on a path to top choice high schools, setting a critical foundation ...
Notices/Memos/Announcements
Breakthrough Teaching Fellow Alumni Survey
Breakthrough Teaching Fellow Alumni Survey
Family Literacy Fair
Family Literacy Fair
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Breakthrough on the News
Breakthrough on CBS 2024
Breakthrough on CBS 2024
Breakthrough on 6abc 2025
Breakthrough on 6abc 2025
It's a lesson-come-to-life at 'Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia': a summer camp where students learn to teach and then become the teachers.
Breakthrough on KYW 2025
Breakthrough on KYW 2025
Michelle Palmer and Sharif El-Mekki in Next City article
Michelle Palmer and Sharif El-Mekki in Next City article
Op-ed: As the federal government whittles away at public school funding, two Philadelphia organizations are showing how to recruit, support and retain teachers of color.
Michelle Palmer and Sharif El-Mekki in Next City podcast
Michelle Palmer and Sharif El-Mekki in Next City podcast
Breakthrough ft. Kayla Banks - WHYY 2025
Breakthrough ft. Kayla Banks - WHYY 2025
“We’ve served over 1,600 students since we've been founded, and we’ve served over 550 teaching fellows,” said Michelle Palmer.
Breakthrough and Kayla Banks | FOX 29 Philadelphia 2025
Breakthrough and Kayla Banks | FOX 29 Philadelphia 2025
Michelle Palmer - Philadelphia Family Magazine 2025
Michelle Palmer - Philadelphia Family Magazine 2025
When a struggling nonprofit asked Michelle Palmer to take the helm, she didn't just say yes—she transformed it from serving 90 students to 220 while expanding from a three-year program to eight years of comprehensive support.
Breakthrough in ABC News - 2025
Breakthrough in ABC News - 2025
More than a month into the school year, some students may be feeling underprepared after the summer break, but not students who attended the Breakthrough Collaborative summer enrichment program.
Check Out Our Alumni!
Alumni Spotlights Located Here!
Alumni Spotlights Located Here!
Join us as we commemorate the thinkers, doers, and leaders making an impact in their schools, communities, and work every day.
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Our Instagram
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Our Twitter
Our LinkedIn
Our LinkedIn
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia | 693 followers on LinkedIn. Inspiring students. Developing teachers. Together, we are Breakthrough. | Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia launches talented students, beginning in middle school, on a path to college success and inspires outstanding college students to pursue careers in education. Breakthrough increases educational opportunity by focusing on the development of both students and teachers. Through academic enrichment and college preparation, Breakthrough prepares students who have limited educational opportunities to attend and succeed at competitive high schools and four-year colleges.
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Our TikTok
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Join us as a Breakthrough Scholar!
Join us as a Teaching Fellow!
Join us as a Teaching Fellow!
External Docs/Links
2024 Winter Newsletter!
2024 Winter Newsletter!
2023-24 Impact Report
2023-24 Impact Report
2023 Breakthrough Yearbook
2023 Breakthrough Yearbook
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