By Brennan LaBrie Maleak Whitaker graduated from West Charlotte High School in 2020 with a dream of becoming a high school biology teacher. Just four years later, he realized that dream – in the same district that formed him. After …
Meet AJ Gutierrez. EOS’ new CEO
Equal Opportunity Schools is excited to welcome Antonio “AJ” Gutierrez as our new Chief Executive Officer. Gutierrez brings 14 years of leadership in education nonprofits, including a decade as Chief Policy & Public Affairs Officer at Saga Education, a national …
Equal Opportunity Schools Appoints Antonio “AJ” Gutierrez as Chief Executive Officer
Seattle, WA — Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS), a national nonprofit committed to ensuring all students have access to rigorous coursework and postsecondary opportunities, announces today the appointment of Antonio “AJ” Gutierrez as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over a …
Expand Success in Advanced Courses by Setting High Expectations for All
By Brennan LaBrie The Main Idea: Teachers and school staff often create barriers to postsecondary opportunities by selectively recommending students for, and limiting access to, advanced courses. This practice disproportionally affects students from historically underserved communities, who are blocked from …
Trusted Adult Spotlight: Aaron Cruz
By Brennan LaBrie One of the most powerful insights EOS gathers in our student surveys is the identification of each student’s Trusted Adults. These are the school staff to whom students feel comfortable going for support, guidance and encouragement. …
Boost AP and IB Success with this Simple Strategy: Start Early
By Brennan LaBrie School leaders are always looking for ways to boost success in their advanced courses – especially for first-time takers. One major blocker for these students, especially those from historically underserved backgrounds, is trepidation about the rigor of …
Top Five Top Benefits of Dual Enrollment
By Brennan LaBrie More and more high school students are enrolling in college classes. Dual enrollment, also called Dual credit, is the fastest-growing post-secondary pathway in the country, as new research demonstrates its profound impact on student’s college and career readiness. …
Nervous about AP courses? These students have some advice
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are undeniably rigorous, as they expose high school students to college-level curriculum, testing, and the study habits needed for success. Many prospective and first-time AP students doubt their ability to take on this challenge. This especially …
How Ann Arbor Public Schools Boosts Student Success with Trusted Adults
An Interview with Superintendent Jazz Parks By Brennan LaBrie What are Trusted Adults? Trusted Adults are key to boosting student belonging, engagement and success in classrooms. They are the teachers, coaches, counselors, and other staff who support, encourage and push students …