Press Releases - Equal Opportunity Schools

Equal Opportunity Schools Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors

Posted on August 19, 2022August 22, 2022 by EOS Editor

Seattle, WA – Equal Opportunity Schools announces the appointment of Marcus Knight, Janet Olson, and Darrell Powell to its Board of Directors. Knight, Olson, and Powell will begin their three-year terms on October 1, 2022, joining eight existing members.

“Marcus, Janet, and Darrell’s achievements in their respective fields of Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Finance will add a tremendous contribution to our scaling and impact on the lives of students of color and low-income students,” said EOS CEO Eddie Lincoln. “We are excited to learn from their unique experiences.”

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The Education Trust teamed up with Equal Opportunity Schools to look specifically at access to AP STEM courses

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by EOS Editor

Collectively, We analyzed student survey data, administrative school files, school course enrollment, and interviewed 10 school leaders and educators across six districts.

We found that many aspiring young Black and Latino students across the nation show a love for #science early on and express an interest in pursuing it as a career. They want to discover something new, to make a difference, and to help their families & their communities, like @KizzyPhD.

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SHUT OUT: Black and Latino Students and Students from Low-Income Backgrounds are Denied Access to AP STEM Opportunities

Posted on April 21, 2022April 22, 2022 by EOS Editor

A new study from The Education Trust finds students voice interest and college aspirations in STEM but are excluded from AP STEM courses

WASHINGTON — Despite students saying that STEM courses are their favorite subject areas and that they aspire to go to college, Black and Latino students and students from low-income backgrounds continue to be excluded from crucial learning opportunities available through AP STEM courses, according to a new report from Education Trust and Equity Opportunity Schools, Shut Out: Why Black and Latino Students are Under-Enrolled in AP STEM Courses.

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Dr. Sasha Rabkin Becomes President of Equal Opportunity Schools

Posted on March 1, 2022March 7, 2022 by EOS Editor

Seattle, WA – Equal Opportunity School’s Interim President and Chief Strategy Officer, Dr. Sasha Rabkin, became the official President of the organization on March 1, 2022. Rabkin’s appointment as EOS’ new President follows his integral role in developing the organization’s strategic plan, which will guide its work over the next three to five years.

“As Interim President, Rabkin has played a significant role in EOS’ strategic planning process and has been the organization’s primary fundraiser,” EOS’ CEO Eddie Lincoln remarks. “He has undoubtedly earned this moment in his professional career. As one of EOS’s longest-tenured staff members, he has led the organization through some of its most vital projects.”

“I cannot be prouder and more excited to continue serving EOS during this tremendous moment in education history.” Rabkin expresses. “The EOS team is dynamic, inspiring, and powerful. I am honored to be on this journey with them.”

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Equal Opportunity Schools Appoints Eddie Lincoln as Chief Executive Officer

Posted on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by EOS Editor

Seattle, WA – On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, Eddie Lincoln, by a unanimous vote, became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) during a momentous Board of Directors meeting. Lincoln’s appointment came into effect on February 1, eleven months after he assumed the role of Interim CEO.

“It is the greatest honor of my professional career to be the CEO of Equal Opportunity Schools,” Lincoln remarks. “Where we are at as an organization, the people I am surrounded by, the strength of our Board, and with a concrete strategic plan moving forward, it is an exciting time, to say the least. I am very thankful and determined to take EOS to the next level.”

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Collectively, We analyzed student survey data, administrative school files, school course enrollment, and interviewed 10 school leaders and educators across six districts.

A new study from The Education Trust finds students voice interest and college aspirations in STEM but are excluded from AP STEM courses

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