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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.
May 11, 2020

Thank you, Teachers!

A message from our president.
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

July 21, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Starr Winburn

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.
June 18, 2025

Relay Alumni: JenaLynn Settles