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Relay Graduate School of Education’s mission is to ensure that all children are taught by outstanding educators.
We provide comprehensive professional development designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to lead all children to outstanding experiences and outcomes in school. Through our transformative, practice-based programs, we partner with educators at every stage of their career—from aspiring teacher to school leader—offering evidence-based strategies, practical tools, and the confidence to lead effectively.
Relay’s Evolving Model
As teachers of educators, we must evolve our approach to match the times as teaching and learning change. In recent years, Relay has refined and deepened our model in response to research and feedback from our faculty and students. Now, we are rolling out some exciting changes based on our findings.
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Relay Connect: For Students and Alumni
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Relay's Impact in Texas
Relay teachers are making a big difference in Texas, according to a new study by researchers at Texas Tech University. Relay-trained teachers got high marks for student academic growth, teacher retention, BIPOC representation, and low suspension rates.
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A diverse community of educators — Relay serves educators at every point in their careers and is committed to recruiting and retaining teachers and leaders to meet the tremendous need across this country.
Relevant and responsive curriculum — We treat inclusivity and cultural responsiveness not as a separate unit, but as a fundamental part of all teaching and leading.
Flexible and accessible— Online coursework allows educators to fit their professional learning around their schedules - without sacrificing quality. We focus on keeping costs affordable for educators and our partners.
Evidence-based, practical curriculum — Our approach is based in current research and field experience. We emphasize continuous improvement through observation, feedback, and practice, practice, practice.
Experienced and supportive faculty— Relay faculty are highly effective PK-12 teachers and leaders who share real world strategies and make it a priority to support students as individuals.
