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 …
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 …
Dual Enrollment Programs are Booming, but Access Gaps Persist
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 …
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 …
EOS Commends Illinois for Record-Breaking AP Participation and Performance Rates
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. …
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 …
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 …
Amid Changing Political Climate, An Unwavering Commitment to Students
Key Takeaways from the 2025 National Conference on Education By Brennan LaBrie The 2025 National Conference on Education brought together over 3,000 K-12 education leaders to New Orleans to discuss pressing issues, trends, and opportunities in the education space, and …
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 …