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 …
Bottom line: this stuff works! It works because EOS is not a canned program. A consultant works with your sites, with their unique needs and issues, to help them develop and execute a concerted plan to reach students you have not been …
By Brennan LaBrie There’s a troubling and persistent gap in high schools nationwide — between student ambition and access to academic opportunities. Many students aspire to earn a college degree, yet aren’t in the classes that put them on …
This article originally appeared in Fast Company on July 17, 2025 By AJ Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer The STEM talent shortage in the U.S. isn’t caused by lack of student interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. It is caused …
This article originally appeared in Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. By Paul DeAngelis, Regional Director of Partnership Development Data, Belonging, and the Future of Educational Equity In Michigan and across the nation, schools are grappling with a persistent challenge: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …