Catalyze & Connect. At Breakthrough, we embrace and encourage student voice and leadership. Aligned with our social change model for leadership – Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading Community — building communication and advocacy skills are critical for growth, development, and impact. Embracing the unique asset of Breakthrough Miami as an embedded service-learning partnership, our student-led Race To Breakthrough is not only a global virtual pep rally to celebrate the new school year programming but also a powerful vehicle for leadership development among all stakeholders, including even the youngest students.
Challenge: Create a video and/or a written statement sharing why education is essential in moving our community forward. Upload written or video reflections to your personal Race page on this site.
Skillbuilding:
Through this exercise, students will:
Students will gain:
Service hours: Participation in the Race to Breakthrough by completing your activity and reflection qualifies for two service hours. Note not all schools will accept Race to Breakthrough participation for school service hours. Also, some schools may require additional documentation. Please check with your school activity director or for further support contact admin@breakthroughmiami.org.