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The Relay blog is a space for educators, school leaders, and changemakers committed to expanding opportunity for every student. Here, we share practical strategies, classroom insights, research, and stories from schools and communities across the country. Grounded in practice and shaped by the experiences of educators in the field, these perspectives are meant to inspire connection, spark new ideas, and support the important work happening in classrooms every day.
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September 23, 2020
Relay's President, Dr. Mayme Hostetter selected as a 2020 Dial Fellow
Congratulations, Dr. Mayme Hostetter

June 23, 2020
Message from President Hostetter
Relay Graduate School of Education President Dr. Mayme Hostetter shared a statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold employment protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.


March 13, 2020
A Message From Our President
A message from our president regarding COVID-19.

October 17, 2019
Rethinking the Graduate School of Education Experience
A decade after it promised to reinvent teacher prep, Relay is producing a much-needed, more diverse teaching corps.

September 3, 2019
Relay Graduate School of Education Becomes A National Leader in Attracting, Preparing, and Supporting Diverse Teachers
Two-thirds of its students identify as persons of color, compared to the 25 percent national average among all teacher preparation programs

Spotlight on: Relay's People

June 18, 2025
Employee Spotlight: Victoria Quan Mack
This month, we’re excited to spotlight Victoria Quan Mack, Managing Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at Relay. From her early days as a K–12 teacher to her current role where she transforms data into digestible stories, Victoria’s career reflects her deep commitment to supporting educators. At Relay, she channels her love for Excel and organization to help teams make data-informed decisions that ultimately impact students. Learn more about Victoria’s path from the classroom to financial strategy and her secret talent for organizing everything in sight.






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