Dr. Marcie Curry, Author at Breakthrough

Dr. Marcie Curry

Senior Director of the Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN)

Marcie is responsible for oversight of all of Breakthrough’s education and youth development programs. She holds a BA in Secondary English Education (1997), a MA in Educational Leadership/Organizational Change (2012), and an Ed.D in Educational Leadership (2018). Marcie and her family have lived in East Garfield Park, where she has been working to close the achievement gap, for 18 years.

Breakthrough's Response to the Achievement Gap During the Covid-19 Pandemic

After more than 18 years working in unison with the residents of…

by Dr. Marcie Curry

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Innovative Strategy Closes the Achievement Gap on Chicago’s West Side

After more than 18 years working in unison with the residents of…

by Dr. Marcie Curry

Dr. Marcie Curry

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Breakthrough’s Response

Breakthrough’s Centers have offered overnight beds and access to services during the day for individuals in crisis, including food, clothing, showers, and other basic needs. Already serving 1,200 individuals each year, the program immediately saw an increased need.

The Fresh Market food pantry began distributing prepared bags of groceries to hundreds of families each week, seeing a sustained 60 percent increase in addition to the regular shoppers.

The violence prevention team continued to respond to instances of violence, as well as to provide and inform residents of crucial resources.

Breakthrough’s education programs, which serve 1,200 students annually, have provided virtual learning, curbside pick-up meals, parent partnerships, and essential needs to students and families in the community.

Dr. Marcie Curry

Breakthrough's Response to the Achievement Gap During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Innovative Strategy Closes the Achievement Gap on Chicago’s West Side

P (773) 722-1144F (773) 722-1434

info@breakthrough.org

BreakthroughP.O. 47200Chicago, IL 60647

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Donate

Get Involved

Focus Areas

Breakthrough’s Response

Breakthrough’s Centers have offered overnight beds and access to services during the day for individuals in crisis, including food, clothing, showers, and other basic needs. Already serving 1,200 individuals each year, the program immediately saw an increased need.

The Fresh Market food pantry began distributing prepared bags of groceries to hundreds of families each week, seeing a sustained 60 percent increase in addition to the regular shoppers.

The violence prevention team continued to respond to instances of violence, as well as to provide and inform residents of crucial resources.

Breakthrough’s education programs, which serve 1,200 students annually, have provided virtual learning, curbside pick-up meals, parent partnerships, and essential needs to students and families in the community.

P (773) 722-1144
F (773) 722-1434

Breakthrough
P.O. 47200
Chicago, IL 60647