Insights from the Inaugural Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit 2024 By Marcus Knight, EOS Board Member In an era where the familiar is no longer reliable, where the landscape of communication, technology, and organizational culture is evolving rapidly, it’s crucial …
Groton’s Fitch High School strives to increase diversity in advanced classes
This is an excerpt from an article that originally appeared in The Day on January 20, 2024. By Kimberly Drelich Groton ― Marin Green, a 2022 graduate of Robert E. Fitch High School, remembers talking with fellow high school classmates …
From Barrier to Gateway: 3 Ways to Build Equity in Schools
By Kristin Ward, Senior Director of Partnerships A heavy sigh and a furrowed brow. That was the reaction of the school leader regarding the new initiative now sitting in her lap. Grade-level growth and proficiency, coaching and supporting teachers, community …
Update: We just earned a 2024 Platinum Seal with Candid!
In November, EOS earned a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, a label that denotes a high level of transparency and trustworthiness in a nonprofit organization. Just two months later, we are now proud owners of a Candid Platinum …
Inclusive Innovation: A Year in Reflection
By Janet Olson This article was published by Janet Olson, a member of our board, on LinkedIn in November 2023. As we at EOS look forward to the year ahead and the new heights we aim to reach in improving …
Is Education Fulfilling its Purpose?
Although Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first asked this question in 1947, it could just as easily have been asked today. On this MLK Day, we are moved to explore the question through the writing of Cathryn Stout at Chalkbeat Tennessee, published …
Equal Opportunity Schools And Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: Transforming Education For Every Student
This is an excerpt from an article published in The Seattle Medium on December 13. It is part of a series produced by Word In Black with support by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a funding partner of EOS. By Aaron …
Partner Spotlight: Celebrating Collaboration with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
As we close another impactful year, we take a moment to reflect on significant milestones and fruitful collaborations. One partnership that stands out prominently is our work with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Their unwavering support has played a pivotal …
Empowering Native American Students Significantly Increases Enrollment in Advanced Courses
Every November, our country recognizes this time as Native American Heritage Month. At Equal Opportunity Schools, we celebrate the knowledge, culture, and traditions of the hundreds of Tribal Nations across our country all year long. Native people are proud, resilient, …