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 …
This month, Equal Opportunity Schools welcomed three new members to our Board of Directors. With decades of leadership across industries including education, healthcare, and technology, our new board members each bring a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to advance …
Last year, EOS launched the Opportunity Champions program to recognize school and district leaders in our network driving transformational change in their advanced academic pathways. Throughout the school year, these leaders drive EOS’ work by breaking down barriers to advanced …
By Paul DeAngelis, Senior Director of Partnership Development Too often, the push for higher college enrollment gets framed as a numbers game based on how many students fill out applications, sit for entrance exams, or declare a campus their next …
This article is adapted from a recent blog post by our partners at Understood.org. Read their full post here. At EOS, were student survey to reach – and understand – every student in our partner schools. But we identified a …
By Brennan LaBrie The key to driving success for all students is creating a belonging-rich environment. Our research proves it, and the lived experience of many students and teachers backs it up. Just ask Kim Douglas, partnership director at …
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 …
Over 50% of high school students with college aspirations aren’t enrolled in advanced courses. This is a big problem. After all, these courses provide the rigor, study skills, and confidence that set students up for success at the next level. …
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: …