
Cleveland Cavs launch new innovative learning tool at our Cliffs Campus
We are thrilled to share that the Cleveland Cavaliers recently launched educational platform Rhymes with Reasons at our Breakthrough Cliffs Campus. The platform is designed to help students build literacy and vocabulary skills through popular music and is the first of four Northeast Ohio schools to have access to the innovative technology. Established in 2017,…

CEO Announcement
November 8, 2023 Dear Families and Community Members, We are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew M. McRae as the new Chief Executive Officer of Breakthrough Public Schools. Many of you are familiar with Andrew, who has served as Chief Academic Officer since 2019. During his tenure at Breakthrough, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership,…

Family Communicable Illness Protocols SY23-24
In Summary For the 2023-2024 school year, we are still requiring families to report positive cases of COVID-19 and other communicable (contagious/infectious) illnesses and to follow their doctor’s orders regarding time to remain at home. Masks are not required on a daily basis (although they can be worn if preferred), and we will no longer…

Ralph’s Reflections: June 2023
Recognizing Juneteenth and Pride Month Dear Breakthrough Staff, At Breakthrough, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion – we want to ensure that our employees, students, and families are respected and valued. Therefore, Juneteenth and Pride Month are significant occasions of recognition for us. Juneteenth, now a federal holiday and recognized on June 19th each year,…

Breakthrough Gives High Schoolers Real-World Healthcare Experience
Breakthrough Public School students will immerse themselves in the world of medicine during a free medical camp July 18 through 21, called Breakthrough Medical Academy. Twenty-five rising 9th through 12th grade students will participate in the four-day program, hosted in partnership with University Hospitals (UH) Ahuja Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University and Greater Cleveland…

Ralph’s Reflections: May 2023
Teacher Appreciation Dear Breakthrough Staff, Although I am not a teacher, the life of a teacher is quite familiar to me; my mother was an educator for 40 years, and my wife has been an educator for 20 years. I’ve watched them selflessly pour into their students with two motivations: success and well-being. I’m privileged…