Equal Opportunity Schools
Jessica Paulson is an experienced professional in strategy and data services, currently serving as Vice President of Strategy at Equal Opportunity Schools since August 2019, following various leadership roles within the organization since 2013. Prior experience includes positions as a Senior Analyst at Grove Insight, where expertise was applied in qualitative and quantitative research projects. Jessica has also contributed as a Development Intern at both the Washington Food Coalition and Friends of the Children, along with an internship at The Center of Diversity and Community at the University of Oregon and the Washington State Governor's Office. Jessica holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Communications from the University of Oregon.
Equal Opportunity Schools
Equal Opportunity Schools provides school districts with the data, tools, and customized support needed to increase and diversify enrollment in advanced courses. In a given year, nearly a million students of color and students from low-income backgrounds are overlooked and excluded from advanced high school courses due to flawed and outdated systems that determine which students belong in these classes. A 2020 EdTrust study showed that this student group is less likely to be placed in AP courses and many attend schools where AP classes are not offered. Yet, when given the opportunity they are likely to be successful. EOS partners with school districts across the country to close this opportunity gap.