The teachers who leave the biggest impact on us are those who guide us to a new passion, foster those we already hold, and encourage us to pursue these passions beyond their classroom. Many of those in education can point …
Supporting the Whole Child through Holistic Teaching Methods
By Brennan LaBrie Educators and innovators co-building new models, technologies and practices aimed at improving teaching and learning must cater not just to the student, but the entire child. This principle was the foundation for the panel on April 16 …
The Biggest Barriers to Access for AP Classes in NYC, and how Data can Break Them
By Brennan LaBrie What is the biggest barrier to access for underserved and underrepresented students in Advanced Placement classrooms? For those on EOS’ panel at the College Board’s A Dream Deferred Conference in New York City last week, which centered …
Equal Opportunity Schools program increases Prince William student access to advanced coursework
This article was published on InsideNova on March 29, 2024. By Emily Seymour The Equal Opportunity Schools and Prince William County Public Schools partnership has proven itself successful at increasing high school students’ access to advanced coursework, according to a …
The Invisible Student
By Sasha Rabkin, President We recently celebrated the 110th birthday of Ralph Ellison. While I make no claims to literary scholarship or review, I have found his writing to be transformative to how I understand and make sense of the …
Equal Opportunity Schools Program Achieves Great Success In Increasing PWCS High School Students’ Access To Advanced Coursework
This is an excerpt from an article that was published on Prince William County Public Schools‘ website on March 7, 2024. The partnership between Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) and Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) is designed to increase all …
Empowering the Next Generation of ‘Education Abolitionists’: The Importance of SXSW EDU
By Autumn Robinson, Manager of Operations and Sales Analytics Some may wonder why an EDU Conference proceeds the ever-growing SXSW festival in Austin, TX. Attend just one session on liberated socio-emotional teaching practices or cultivating growth mindsets at the SXSW …
New Rubric Provides Mission-Driven Framework for AI Use
This article was published in The Journal on March 4, 2024. By Kate Lucariello The nonprofit Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) has collaborated with mission consultancy company Intentional Futures (iF) to design a rubric for scoring the mission-driven use of AI in educational institutions, nonprofits, …
A Journey of Self-Discovery: Embracing African American Artistry in Black History Month
By Candice Morris, Partnership Director Growing up, I did not see widespread racial representation in the media. I also faced microaggressions and a severe feeling of guilt, as I was not able to connect with others who looked like me, and …