Plan together
Teacher and Academy align on the project, student roles, learning goals, and what can realistically happen during each class.
For Educators
Your classroom.
Our shared creativity.
Teachers know their students. We bring working media experience. Together, we make room for students to create, collaborate, and tell stories that matter to their school.
A partnership with teachers
You guide the classroom. We build alongside you.
THE BRK-THRU Academy works with the classroom teacher to connect a real media project to the school’s goals, schedule, and student interests. Teachers help shape the direction, support participation, and keep the project moving between Academy visits.
Our teaching artists introduce production skills, demonstrate techniques, and coach students through creative decisions. The teacher carries that learning into regular class time with guidance from the Academy.
A rhythm that fits the school week
Learn together. Keep creating.
Create with the Academy
During Academy-led sessions, students practice hands-on media skills and make progress on a shared production with professional guidance.
Continue with your teacher
Between visits, teacher-led class time gives students space to prepare questions, review footage, organize ideas, and continue their project.
Learning through real projects
Student work with a purpose.
Students can help create interviews, school stories, short films, and community profiles. They take on roles in planning, camera, sound, interviewing, and editing while practicing teamwork and creative problem-solving.
Each project offers two opportunities: meaningful experience for students and a finished story the school can share with its community. The scope is planned together with the teacher.
Learning in English & Spanish
We work with teachers to support students in English and Spanish and make room for the voices and experiences they bring to the classroom.
Future private teaching-resource portal
A dedicated space for your teaching team.
A private resource area is planned for participating educators, with school-specific guidance and teaching materials to support classroom collaboration. Curriculum modules will be available privately when the portal launches.
FOR PRINCIPALS & GRANT OFFICERS
Bring the Academy to Your School
We work with schools and districts to shape a program around their students, goals, and schedule. Contact us for a tailored proposal and to discuss purchasing and funding options.
We’ll arrange a time by email. Your request does not automatically book an appointment.
Purchasing method and funding eligibility must be confirmed by the school or district under applicable DOE and grant requirements. Industry credits reflect individual projects and are not guaranteed for every participant.