mission and model

OUR MISSION IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE ...

1) Completing a four-year college degree brings substantial benefits both to the individual and the entire community. For some revealing stats and graphs, browse the presentation below.

2) Currently in Minnesota and Saint Paul, most students of color and low-income are less likely to graduate high school or go to college. To learn more, browse the presentation below.

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3) With coming demographic changes, this achievement gap carries significant future consequences for our society if not addressed. To learn more, browse the presentation below.

4) Academic preparation is the most important factor for students getting to and succeeding in college. Students who pass honors courses like AP are much more likely to go on to college. To learn more, browse the presentation below.

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5) Students of color and low-income are under-represented in honors courses in SPPS, starting in junior high. To learn more, browse the presentation below.

6) Attracting young, talented individuals to teaching is vital to maintaining a strong education system in the future. To learn more, browse the presentation below.

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7) Males and people of color are under-represented in the K-12 teaching profession relative to the student population. Breakthrough actively recruits teachers from these backgrounds. To learn more, browse the presentation below.

read jeron's Breakthrough Moment
read DeDe's Breakthrough Moment
read James's Breakthrough Moment
read jennydina's Breakthrough Moment
read Tho's Breakthrough Moment
read about Jeff and the Breakthrough Staff
read about our Breakthrough Mentors
read about some of our previous Breakthrough Science Teachers
read about some of our previous Breakthrough Math Teachers
read about some of our previous Breakthrough English Teachers
read about some of our previous Breakthrough Social Studies Teachers
visit the Mounds Park Academy website
visit Saint Paul Public Schools website