What is Breakthrough Santa Fe?
Breakthrough: Students Teaching Students is a tuition-free program in which talented high school and college students teach middle school students with limited educational opportunities the academic, organizational and social skills they will need to succeed in competitive high schools.
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A Visit from the Mayor
Santa Fe’s mayor, David Coss, paid a visit to Breakthrough Santa Fe students on Monday, providing a snapshot of the workings of our local government. His visit was part of a government elective class designed by Breakthrough teacher Paul Yen, a junior at Duke University.
In addition to their core classes in reading, writing, math, science and history, Breakthrough students also take electives created by their high school and college-age teachers. This summer’s government class introduces students to our democratic republic. Yen and six of the Breakthrough students wrote to state and local politicians, asking them to visit Breakthrough and speak about their roles in government and answer student questions. City counselor Ron Trujillo also accepted the invitation, and spent time last week with the students, sharing anecdotes about serving his constituents.
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 | Permalink
Fun Fun Fun
Breakthrough Santa Fe is in full swing! Students, interns. teachers, mentors and staff are having another fun-filled summer. Spirit Week and Art Day bubbled with enthusiastic cheering, ear-to-ear smiles, infectious laughter, and inspirational creativity. At Breakthrough Santa Fe we demonstrate high expectations in everything we do. From academic and elective classes to morning and All School Meetings we expect to give 100%. Go BT Santa Fe!
Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 | Permalink
Breakthrough Santa Fe Gears Up for 5th Summer Program
This year marks Breakthrough Santa Fe’s 5th summer in operation. The program started on Prep’s campus in 2004 with 23 students, 8 teachers and 2 mentor teachers. Five years later, we will welcome 56 students, 16 teachers, 4 mentor teachers and 16 Breakthrough high school student interns to the summer program.
Rising 7th and 8th grade students from Santa Fe schools will spend six-weeks studying Literature, Math, Science and History in small learning communities. Their academics will be supplemented by a host of electives and special events, such as Career Day, a camping trip and the end of the summer Celebration. The goal is to prepare them for the rigors of middle school and to launch them on a college prep track.
One of the program’s greatest strengths is the model of Students Teaching Students. High school and college students from local and national schools teach during the six-week summer program. This summer, 4 Breakthrough high school students will return to teach during the session.
Breakthrough Collaborative is celebrating their 30th anniversary in supporting under-served public school students around the country. The Santa Fe site is funded by a host of generous foundations, corporations and individuals. Santa Fe Prep hosts the program and offers both in-kind and financial support while the Santa Fe Public Schools provides summer transportation and snack foods.
Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 | Permalink
