This article, featuring a video interview with Dr. Bogan, appeared on rollingout.com on February 12. By Rashad Milligan Erin Bogan’s family is all about collecting paper —in the form of college degrees. Bogan herself holds six degrees, including a Ph.D.; …
Navigating Bi-Racial Identity While Celebrating Black Excellence
By Candice Morris, Partnership Director In today’s world, it’s essential to pause and reflect on the tapestry of history and culture that shapes our society. There’s an increasing recognition of the significance of rediscovering, honoring, and celebrating the diverse heritages …
Creating Opportunities: Leveraging Equal Opportunity Schools and AVID to Amplify Student Voice and Access
By Tom Lietz, Associate Director for Training and Development This article initially appeared in the February 9 edition of “The Assist,” the publication of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. During my eight years as a principal at Utica High …
Where are the Black and Brown Boys? How Brooklyn Educator Shannah Henderson-Amare became a catalyst for innovative advanced coursework spreading across the nation
By Brennan LaBrie Shannah Henderson-Amare helped pave the way for the College Board’s rapidly-growing AP African American Studies program, and is working with EOS to increase access to advanced courses like it at her Brooklyn High School Shannah Henderson-Amare has …
Embracing Curiosity: Why Every Organization Should Have a Chief Question Officer
Insights from the Inaugural Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit 2024 By Marcus Knight, EOS Board Member In an era where the familiar is no longer reliable, where the landscape of communication, technology, and organizational culture is evolving rapidly, it’s crucial …
Groton’s Fitch High School strives to increase diversity in advanced classes
This is an excerpt from an article that originally appeared in The Day on January 20, 2024. By Kimberly Drelich Groton ― Marin Green, a 2022 graduate of Robert E. Fitch High School, remembers talking with fellow high school classmates …
From Barrier to Gateway: 3 Ways to Build Equity in Schools
By Kristin Ward, Senior Director of Partnerships A heavy sigh and a furrowed brow. That was the reaction of the school leader regarding the new initiative now sitting in her lap. Grade-level growth and proficiency, coaching and supporting teachers, community …
Update: We just earned a 2024 Platinum Seal with Candid!
In November, EOS earned a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, a label that denotes a high level of transparency and trustworthiness in a nonprofit organization. Just two months later, we are now proud owners of a Candid Platinum …
Inclusive Innovation: A Year in Reflection
By Janet Olson This article was published by Janet Olson, a member of our board, on LinkedIn in November 2023. As we at EOS look forward to the year ahead and the new heights we aim to reach in improving …