We are driven by data
The best practices and resources we provide are informed by data, analysis, and years of experience working with schools to identify and test approaches for serving students of color and low-income students.
We support our partner schools
Each year, we accept a cohort of schools into the program. Our partnership team works closely with district and school leaders to determine the strengths of existing efforts and how best to tailor and implement the Equal Opportunity Schools program.
We provide resources for success
Equal Opportunity Schools provides many resources—general and customized—for our partner schools and districts.
EOS Action For Equity Resources
EOS Action For Equity Resources
Contact us for a full list and a short description of the resources aligned to each program phase:
- Fall Student Survey
- Fall Staff Survey/Recommendations
- AP/IB Student Experience Survey
- Spring Survey
- Equity Pathways Report
- Outreach List
- Participation Charts
- Support Report
- Semester AP/IB Course Grade Analysis
- AP Exam Report
- Attrition Report
- Student Tracker
- EOS Portal
- Student Insight Cards
- Outreach and Enrollment Tracker
- Partnership Director
This is not a complete list of EOS provided resources.
Reading Lists
Reading Lists
Equal Opportunity Schools recommends these books be listed as part of your administration and staff reading lists:
- Savage Inequalities, Jonathan Kozol Click here
- Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do by Claude Steele Click here
- White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiAngelo Click here
- Despite the Best Intentions: How Racial Inequality Thrives in Good Schools by Amanda Lewis and John Diamond Click here
- Schooltalk: Rethinking What We Say About and To Students Every Day by Mica Pollock Click here
- How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America, Kiese Laymon Click here
- The Fire Next Time, James Baldwin Click here
- Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, Michael Bennett Click here
- For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood, Christopher Emdin Click here
- How Children succeed, Paul Tough Click here
- Coaching Your Child to Academic Success: A Parent Guide with tips for K-12 to College, Cynthia DeVese Click here
- Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education Click here
- Confronting White Nationalism in Schools Click here
- How to be Anti-Racist, Ibram Kendi Click here
- The Privileged Poor, Anthony Abraham Jack Click here
- Small Great Things, Jodi Picoult Click here
- Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria, Beverly Daniel Tatum Click here
- Stamped from the Beginning, Ibram Kendi Click here
- Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Zaretta Lynn Hammond Click here
- I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, Austin Channing Brown Click here
- White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide, Carol Anderson Click here
- The Vanishing Half, Brit Bennett Click here
- This Book is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work, Tiffany Jewell Click here
- We Want to Do more Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom Click here
- Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates Click here
- Racism without Racists – Eduardo Bonilla Silva Click here
- Learning in a Burning House, Sonya Douglass Horsford Click here
- Culture and Power in the Classroom, Antonia Darder Click here
- Other People’s Children, Lisa Delpit Click here
These are only a few of the books EOS recommends from our own reading and continuous learning.
This is not a complete list of recommended resources, nor does EOS endorse any specific author, but rather we are provided a library of resources.
This additional resource provides a reading list for disruptive teachers.
Podcasts and Documentaries
Podcasts and Documentaries
Podcasts
- Equity in Education Podcast with Dr. Sonya Whitaker Click here
- North Carolina Principals Reflect on the National AP/IB Gap Click here
- Seeing White by Scene on Radio Click here
- School Segregation on Why Is This Happening by Chris Hayes Click here
Documentaries
- I Am Not Your Negro Click here
- Zero Tolerance Click here
- White Like Me: Reflections On Race From A Privileged Son Click here
- Central Park 5 Click here
- Central Park 5 (series) Click here
- Stranger Fruit Click here
- Slavery by Another Name Click here
- Inequality for All Click here
- The Hate U Give Click here
These are only a few of the videos and podcasts EOS recommends from our own continuous learning.
This is not a complete list of recommended resources nor does EOS endorse any specific author, but rather we are provided a library of resources.
Grants, Scholarships, Career and Life Resources
Grants, Scholarships, Career and Life Resources
EOS is providing the below list of available grants and scholarships as a resource for districts, schools, councilors, students, and parents. EOS is not affiliated with or benefits from any of these listed organizations. EOS is not a provider of grants or scholarships.
Available Grants
NWEA Invites Applications for Educators for Equity Grant Program
NWEA, a not-for-profit provider of assessment solutions headquartered in Portland, Oregon, has announced the launch of its Educators for Equity Grant Program, a new initiative aimed at helping schools foster academic growth and achievement for pre-K-12 students who face systemic barriers to academic opportunities.
Scholarships Directories
OneClass: is an educational technology company whose mission to help students succeed academically in post-secondary studies. To that goal, OneClass has supplied a comprehensive list of scholarships (large awards, need-based, merit-based, major-based, etc.) to aid a diverse range of students in preparation for post-secondary studies. Additionally, OneClass lists out the top nine scholarship directories to search for additional opportunities. Click here
African American Scholarships And Grants: Twelve scholarship and grant opportunities for African American students. Click here
Scholarship.com: Whether you’re a high school student, college student, nontraditional or adult-learner, this resource allows you to get matched to scholarships and grants you’re qualified for from colleges, universities, organizations, foundations, corporations, government & more. Click here
- African American Scholarships
- Alaska Native Scholarships
- Asian/Pacific Islander Scholarships
- Hispanic Scholarships
- Native American Scholarships
- Other Ethnic/Racial Heritage Scholarships
ScholarshipOwl: is an innovative platform designed to dramatically speed up your scholarship application time. We’ll match you with the award opportunities that best match your personality, grades, lifestyle, and more. Click here
Curbed: Scholarships and career resources for architects of color. This list of scholarships, mentor programs, volunteer opportunities, and professional organizations will always be a work in progress, and we’re keen to add more. Click here
EduBirdie: Provides a compilation of available financial aid for minority students and easy tips on how to increase your chances of winning financial aid, on top of other useful resources. Click here
Guide to College Scholarships and Financial Aid for Black Students: The team at Study.com believes that everyone should be able to afford to pursue a college education. These guides offer in-depth information. Financial Aid and Scholarship Guide for Black Students Click here and Guide to Historically Black Colleges and Universities Click here
Scholarship Guide for Native American Students: The Native American Scholarship and College Resource Guide highlights U.S. scholarships (72), fellowships (11), grants (7), internships (26), professional organizations (32), and tribal college and university (36) information for native students. Click here
Scholarship and College Guides by Study.com and BestAccreditedCollege.org: Scholarships are a key part of paying for college, and a wide range of options is available. Study.com’s Comprehensive Scholarship Guide is designed to help students identify, apply for, and win scholarships to help fund their college educations. Additionally, these guides contain lists of resources for academic support, community support, career and college organizations, scholarships, and more. Click here
Best Accredited Colleges.org: Students may become overwhelmed when they first start to research their postsecondary education options. This page includes hundreds of articles about schools – both online and traditional classrooms – to help make their research easier. Click here
UNIGO: Find Over 3.6M Scholarships & Grants, 650K College Reviews, College Stats & more to help you pay for college. Click here
- Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship Click here (yes, it’s a $2,000 scholarship) It’s a simple essay contest where individuals must simply answer in 250 words: “Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive.”
45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students
Purdue Global provides this minority student scholarships list that is an expansive financial aid and scholarships resource for future and current undergraduate and graduate students. Click here
Scholarships for Black-African American Students: This list compiles some of the best scholarships for Black students. Click here
Scholarships and scholarship guides:
Scholarships
- Scholarship for Women in STEM Click here
- Scholarship for Women in Science Click here
- Scholarship for Women in Engineering Click here
- Scholarship for Women in Computer Science Click here
- Scholarship for Women in Environmental Science Click here
- Scholarship for Homeschool Students Click here
- Scholarship for First Generation Students Click here
- Scholarship for Asian American & Pacific Islander Students Click here
- Scholarship for Mothers Click here
- Scholarship for Students of Color Click here
- Scholarship for LGBTQ Students Click here
- Scholarship for LGBTQ in STEM Click here
- Scholarships for LGBTQ Click here
- Scholarship for Indigenous Students Click here
- Scholarship for Navajo Nation Click here
- Scholarship for Cherokee Nation Click here
- Scholarship for Alaska Native Click here
- Scholarship for Latin American Students Click here
- Scholarship for Latin American Women Click here
- Scholarship for Scholarship for Pacific Islanders Click here
- STEM Scholarship for Students of Color (Black & African American, Hispanic & Latino, Middle Eastern & Arabic, Asian & Pacific Islander, Native American & Alaskan Students) Click here
- Scholarship guides from Study.com – a wide variety of available scholarships for students Click here
- Scholarship for aspiring CNAs Click here
- Scholarship for CNA training Click here
Guides
- Guide to Scholarships by Major Click here
- The Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid and FAFSA for College Students Click here
- College Guide for Homeless Students Click here
- College Guide for Undocumented Students Click here
- College Guide for Veterans Click here
- College Guide for Women in STEM Click here
- Guide for Women in Computer Science: History, Roles, and Resources Click here
- College guide for Homeschool Students Click here
- First Generation College Student Guide Click here
- College Resource for Students with Disabilities Click here
- College Consensus Ranks the Best Online Colleges & Universities Click here
- Guide to Trade School For People with Disabilities Click here
- Guide to Accredited Colleges Click here
- Guide to Best Schools for Students with a Learning Disability Click here
- Online Library Science Guides Click here
- Create a Study Plan Click here
- Study Smart Before Exams Click here
- Take Effective Notes Click here
- Manage Your Stress Click here
- Test Taking Strategies on Exam Day Click here
- Autism & Education: A Guide to Navigating Schools & More Click here
- The Best Colleges for Autistic Students in 2022 (& Why) Click here
- Affordable college counseling from admitted students at universities of interest Click here
Available Scholarships
AIA/Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship
This program seeks to provide educational funding to “not only to those youths in financial need, but to those who otherwise would not have other means to obtain a professional education.” The scholarship can be renewed for each year of the student’s program (up to five years). Click here
HEEF Architecture and Engineering Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship is open to Orange County-based Latino/a high school students who have been accepted into an accredited four- or five-year program in architecture or engineering and who have a mini-mum 3.5 GPA. Applicants also have to be first-generation college students and come from a family with an income limit of $45,000. Click here
Houzz Scholarship Program
Houzz offers four different architecture scholarships—Women in Architecture, Residential Design, Sustain-able Residential Design, and Residential Construction Management—each for $2,500. Scholarships are open to current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering, or construction management programs. Click here
Asian American Architects/Engineers Foundation Awards
Nonprofit organization AAA/e Foundation offers scholarships in six categories: high school students scholarship, community college students scholarship, undergraduate students scholarship, postgraduate students scholarship, student loan support grant, and a university award. Applicants must be members of the AAA/e Association. Click here
American Society of Indian Engineers and Architects Scholarship Program
ASIE, a Houston, Texas-based nonprofit organization, awards financial aid to students of Indian descent who live in the Houston area or have a parent or grandparent who is a member of ASIE. The amount and number of annual scholarships awarded depend on donations from contributors as well as sponsors. Click here
The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers – one component of the Raising Texas Teachers initiative – is designed to encourage the best and brightest students to consider a future in the teaching profession. Scholars receive up to $8,000 in annual funding for up to four years, as well as ongoing professional development opportunities, mentorship from sitting public school educators, and participation in a statewide aspiring teachers network facilitated by the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation. Click here
TASSP/TASC Student Leadership Course: The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals and Texas Association of Student Councils sponsor the TEA approved course, STUDENT LEADERSHIP. Developed originally in 1996, and revised in recent years, this course curriculum is available for purchase and implementation in secondary schools. TASSP/TASC serve as the sponsoring organization with TEA and the course can be offered in Texas High Schools for state elective credit (1/2 to 1 credit). Schools or school districts must purchase the curriculum through TASSP/TASC and complete the TASSP/TASC Participant Agreement to offer this course as state credit. The curriculum may be purchased as supplemental resource for other classes or educational purposes. Click here
CleverFiles Data Recovery and Protection Scholarship: We are looking for a student who demonstrates an interest in the fields of data protection and management. Ideally, the candidate will possess some innovative ideas related to these critical aspects of our digital lives. The hope is to inspire discussion associated with these vitally important aspects of life in our digital age. Annual award of $2,000 to two (2) students. Click here
The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student (MVS) Scholarship awards 500 students nationwide between $4,000 and $50,000 in scholarships annually. This competition is open to any current high school senior pursuing a degree at a U.S. College or University in the next school year. The MVS scholarship contest awards funds based on leadership, community service, academics, and financial need. The application deadline is November 15th. BIPOC, students experiencing homelessness, and low-income students are especially encouraged to apply. Click here
Scholarship for African American Students
Some of the brightest minds lose the opportunity to be great because they lack the resources to pursue education. African Americans are at a greater risk of missing the chance to get some education compared to other communities. The Scholarship for African American Students is designed to lift a few students from the community and take them through school without the struggle for resources. Click here
There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship Program
At Extra Space Storage, we believe everyone should have equal opportunity and access to get an education and achieve their dreams. The 2021 There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship program is aimed at providing students of all backgrounds equal access to educational opportunities. For the first time ever, we’re offering four $2,500 scholarships to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students for the fall 2021 semester. We recognize that academic achievement doesn’t fully capture what students have to offer. Instead of looking at their resumes, we’re asking applicants to submit a 500-word essay explaining how they’d use their education to help their community. Our goal is to help amplify the voices of the leaders of tomorrow. Click here
Foundation 649 – Asian American and Pacific Islander Scholarship Opportunities
Foundation 649 is a 501c3 that discovers and empowers young, talented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are actively elevating and serving their communities across the country. This is a renewable scholarship for $4,000 spread across 4 years. Click here
The Custody X Change Giving Fund Scholarship
The Custody X Change Giving Fund awards three scholarships worldwide to single parents each year for undergraduate study. Click here
PraxisExam.org – Scholarships for Teachers
At PraxisExam.org we are dedicated to making it easier to enter the teaching profession
- PraxisExam.org Teacher Scholarship for Underrepresented Students
- PraxisExam.org Scholarship for Education Majors
- PraxisExam.org Scholarship for Teaching English as a Second Language
Career and life Resources
Resume Builder: A quick, easy, and free resource to create your first professional resume. Choose from over thirty modern and professional templates, all of which can be customized to your liking using the free resume wizard. Click here
A Guide for Women in Computing: “Changing the Curve: Women in Computing” provides a timeline of women’s achievements in computing and computer science, addresses the gender gaps in education and the workforce, and includes additional resources for women and specifically for women of color. Click here
A Guide for Women in STEM: The National Center for Women and Information Technology reports that only 26% of computer and mathematical jobs are held by women. Here is a list of resources, scholarships, and women-centric STEM programs. Click here
Computer Science/Engineering guide for women in STEM: This article has resource links for STEM programs, degrees, careers, financial aid and scholarships. Click here
Financial Literacy in the Black Community Closing the racial wealth gap isn’t a simple fix. But many experts say education and financial literacy can help. In this article, we identify the impact this knowledge gap has on the African American community — and explore how Black educators and financial advisors are working to close it. Click here
Minorities in STEM guides: College & Career Guide for Minorities in STEM Click here
Best Student Loan Refinancing Companies Find out which of the two dozen lenders have the lowest refinancing rates and the most honest lending terms and conditions (a special report from EducationData.org) Click here
How to Address Mental Health for Students Experiencing Homelessness Anxiety, stress or any mental health disorder can be challenging enough for children and adolescents. When going to school—attending classes, focusing on lessons and doing homework—intersects with the instability and uncertainty that comes with homelessness, those feelings can intensify. Click here
LGBTQ+ People and Substance Abuse Statistics and Resources Click here
Why Substance Abuse is Worse in the LGBTQ Community Click here
Tutoring
Tutoring and Test Preparation
EOS is providing the below list of available tutoring services as a resource for districts, schools, councilors, students, and parents. EOS is not affiliated with or benefits from any of these listed organizations. EOS is not a provider of tutoring services.
Available tutoring services:
- Wize an e-learning platform that provides affordable and/or free academic support to high school students. They deliver on-demand lessons and additional practice to help support students beyond the classroom. Click here
- UWorld dedicated to ensuring that students are successful on their path to college and beyond through learning tools for AP courses that support instruction, improve engagement, and build student mastery. Click here
- Oakwood Education Foundation The Oakwood Education Foundation helps fight for education equality and offers free online tutoring. Click here
- DataEthics4All Free STEM Tutoring Program to help economically disadvantaged students during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering them free 1:1 tutoring in fields of STEM and even college essay review. Click here
- Prep Expert We believe that every aspiring student deserves the opportunity to be in charge of their future. We are a Mark Cuban company that has helped more than 50,000 students improve their SAT & ACT scores, get accepted to elite universities, and win over $100 million in scholarships. Click here
Immigration Resources
Immigration Resources
EOS has prepared these three consolidated resources for you:
Equal Opportunity Schools is not an immigration expert and we are not representing any specific organization or party. Please consult your local immigration specialists on specific questions, concerns, and rights.
Associations and Affiliates
Associations and Affiliates
Equal Opportunity Schools is affiliated with the following organizations:
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- The College Board (AP)
- Cambridge Assessment International Education (AICE)
- My Brother’s Keeper Alliance
- My Brother’s Keeper
Equal Opportunity Schools follows these associations:
- AASA: The School Superintendents Association
- ALAS: Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents
- CABE: Connecticut Association of Boards of Education
- CGCS: The Council of Great City Schools
- FASA: Florida Association of School Administrators
- FADSS: Florida Association of District School Superintendents
- IASB: Illinois Association of School Boards
- IAPSS: Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents
- ISBA: Indiana School Boards Association
- NASSP: National Association of Secondary School Principals
- NPSI: National Postsecondary Strategy Institute
- NSBA: National School Boards Association
- NABSE: National Alliance of Black School Educators
- TASB: Texas Association of School Boards
- TASSP: Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
- USAA: Urban Superintendents of America
- WSSDA Washington State School Directors’ Association
This is a partial list of organizations that EOS is affiliated with.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Finding America’s Missing AP and IB Students
Programs like Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) are designed to provide high school students with challenging academic course work and a head start on a college education. But despite aggressive efforts to expand participation, there remain significant differences in the rates at which students from different racial and economic groups gain access.
Civil Rights Data Collection
Wide-ranging education access and equity data collected from our nations’ public schools.
PERTS Growth Mindset: Studies Designed for Teachers
Our mission is to make adaptive learning mindset research and resources accessible to anyone in the world. PERTS offers several public resources, as well as some selected readings, to help make this possible.
Rising to the Challenge: Are High School Graduates Prepared for College and Work?
Key findings from surveys among public high school graduates.
