Educator Testimonials

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 …

10 Steps for School Leaders to Address Chronic Absenteeism

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 …

Porsha Denson, Assistant Principal at South Gwinnett High School in Georgia.

Opportunity Champion Spotlight: Porsha Denson

Porsha Denson wears many hats at South Gwinnett High School in Georgia’s Gwinnett County Public Schools: Assistant Principal, AP/Gifted Coordinator, 12th Grade Administrator and Math Administrator. Now, she can add EOS Opportunity Champion to her list of titles. Denson is …

Equal Opportunity Schools Chief Financial and Operations Officer John Thurman

EOS Welcomes John Thurman as CFOO

Equal Opportunity Schools is excited to announce our newest addition to the team, John Thurman! John joined us as Chief Finance and Operations Officer in February.   “John brings with him an impressive background and a wealth of experience in finance …

A high school teacher leading an advanced course

Ensure Student Success in Advanced Courses with these 5 Steps

By Paul DeAngelis, Regional Director of Partnership Development, EOS In today’s educational landscape, ensuring equal access to advanced courses for all students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, is crucial for fostering academic success and preparing students for their future careers.   …

Creating a Future of Opportunity for African American Students 

EOS partners with schools nationwide to increase academic opportunities and maximize career and college readiness. A major component of this work is opening access to advanced courses for motivated students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, such as African American students. For …

Opportunity Champion Spotlight: Kim Becraft

In September, EOS announced our inaugural class of Opportunity Champions, who are recognized for doing exceptional work in transforming their school or district’s advanced academic pathways.   This month, we are highlighting Kim Becraft, Middle Years Program Coordinator at Seneca Valley …