Equal Opportunity Schools

Equal Opportunity Schools helps upgrade the education of minority and low-income students who can handle the academic challenge by shifting them into their schools' most rigorous courses.

EOS LogoEqual Opportunity Schools seeks to level the educational playing field. To accomplish this they identify, enroll and support missing students in challenging college-preparatory courses, boosting their academic motivation and achievement, and their likelihood of going to and graduating from college.

Total Giving: $40,000

Executive Director: Reid Saaris (LinkedIn)
SVP Lead Partner: Virginia Klamon  

 

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Welcome New Investee: Equal Opportunity Schools!

Welcome New Investee: Equal Opportunity Schools!

When he was 16, Reid Saaris was put on the fast track with advanced-level courses that would prepare him for college. His best friend, although equally bright but low-income, was not, and spent a decade making up for missed opportunities. Spurred by this story, Reid founded Equal Opportunity Schools, SVP’s newest Investee.

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