Career and college readiness is top of mind for Texas education leaders this school year. Our district partners across the state have told us that their primary goal is to set up all of their students for success in college …
Opportunity Champion Spotlight: Shontel Newsome
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 Shontel Newsome, Advanced Academics Specialist for Spring Independent School …
New Middle School Program Gets Ahead of Access Barriers
Even though 83% of students want to obtain a 4-year degree, many of them— especially underrepresented students— face access barriers to advanced courses like AP, IB, AICE, and Dual Enrollment. Whether they are emotional, social, or academic, middle school represents …
How EOS Supports Hispanic and Latine Students
By Brennan LaBrie There is a national gap in college completion rates between Hispanic/Latine students and their peers, and it’s rooted in opportunity gaps in high school. The big picture: Enrollment disparities in advanced pathways contribute to these differences in …
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the Classroom: A Call for Inclusive Teaching
By Anna Leigh Marquez, Partnership Director At Equal Opportunity Schools, we believe that every student deserves access to a rich, inclusive education that reflects the full spectrum of our nation’s history. As we approach Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 14th, …
Opportunity Champion Spotlight: Keanon Thompson
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. The Opportunity Champions are EOS partners who are deeply committed to driving forward EOS’ …
Chris Belcher is Still Changing Mindsets after 40 Years
By Brennan LaBrie Chris Belcher has spent over 40 years in education transforming mindsets about academic rigor in K-12 education – and which students can handle it. The answer, for Belcher, is simple: It’s all students. “My belief …
Video: The Top Issues Shaping the 2024-25 School Year, and How EOS Helps Address Them
What are the most pressing issues shaping the 2024-25 school year for school and district leads? We asked people across our team to share what they’ve heard from our partners in school districts across the country, and a few main …
Meet EOS’ 2024-25 Opportunity Champions
The work that we do is made possible by the unwavering commitment of our school and district partners to building educational equity . This year, we wanted to spotlight some of the outstanding people we get to work with year-round. …