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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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July 5, 2023

Relay Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Support New Teachers in Colorado

The Opportunity Now grant is awarded to organizations that connect Coloradans with in-demand, high-skill careers - ones that also serve their communities.
May 30, 2023

Relay Earns Top Marks for New Teacher Diversity and Student Success in Tennessee

The Tennessee State Board of Education releases an annual report card tracking outcomes for every educator preparation program. Relay is proud to be producing results in The Volunteer State.
May 16, 2023

ABC24 in Memphis Highlights Relay Teachers' Work

Being a new teacher is incredibly challenging. A local news station finds out how some new teachers are making it work.
May 9, 2023

Philly/ Delaware's WHYY-TV Highlights the Relay Teacher Residency Program in Colonial School District

How does the Relay teacher residency program support new teachers? Shirley Min from You Oughta Know on WHYY-TV in Philly/ Wilmington explores.
May 2, 2023

Teacher Voice: Don’t say you aren’t a math person. Let’s help students develop positive math identities.

The current narrative is that kids are behind in math post-pandemic, but what we need to focus on is building their confidence in their own math abilities.
April 12, 2023

Relay Researchers Present at the AEFP Conference

At the Association for Education Finance and Policy gathering, researchers discussed Relay's impact on teacher diversity and student outcomes in NYC schools.

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