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 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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
By Brandon Alfred, Managing Director of Strategy The Growing Popularity of Dual Enrollment In high schools across the country, dual enrollment (or dual credit) programs are no longer a fringe offering. They’ve become a central pathway to college, growing from …
By Dr. Ronald G. Taylor, EOS Superintendent-in-Residence Chronic absenteeism has become a top issue for school leaders across the country, especially after absenteeism rates nearly doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are chronically absent if they miss just two …
Seattle, Washington – March 17, 2025 – Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) commends Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and our district partners across Illinois for their remarkable strides in expanding access to Early College pathways including Advanced Placement (AP), particularly for underserved students. …