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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 10, 2018
Navigating Management Challenges
Jeffrey Starr, Director of Personalized Learning at Relay Graduate School of Education, discusses effective classroom management systems.
August 24, 2018
On the road to becoming a school leader, Relay is a path worth traveling
Students at Pollock showed significant progress after Dontae Wilson began implementing practices he learned at the Principals Academy.
August 10, 2018
Relay Graduate School Becomes Nation’s Largest Teacher Residency Program
About two-thirds of its students self-identify as a person of color, compared to the 25 percent national average among all teacher preparation programs.
June 22, 2018
Behind the Curtain of Flex Time
By Rob Schwartz, partner at Silicon Schools Fund, and Jeffrey Starr, director of personalized learning at Relay Graduate School of Education
May 31, 2018
Relay Announces Leadership Transition
Norman Atkins Passes Baton to Dr. Mayme Hostetter
May 4, 2018
Structure Helps Promote Student Agency
By Rob Schwartz, partner at Silicon Schools Fund, and Jeffrey Starr, director of personalized learning at Relay Graduate School of Education
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.
