What's The Secret to Raising the Academic Bar For More Students? One National Nonprofit Is Making Progress
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2010, Seattle-based nonprofit Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) has worked with schools around the country to enroll more than 53,000 students from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds to advanced high school courses such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate. Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is announcing a $3 million grant to help EOS scale its approach over the next three years.
Key Points:
- Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is announcing a $3 million grant to help EOS scale its approach over the next three years.
- The result is that more students show an interest in and sign up for advanced high school courses.
- "With the insights EOS is able to provide, school and district leaders have the opportunity to unlock students' full potential.
- These partnerships demonstrate how school districts can expand access to rigorous academic opportunities, which are aligned to students' strengths and passions."