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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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February 10, 2021
A diverse teaching workforce matters now more than ever
Rebecca Good, Ed.D., discusses why diversity among educators is vital to student success.
January 26, 2021
K-12 Education Organizations and Leaders Invite Incoming ED Secretary to Prioritize Teacher Learning
Relay joins 29 organizations and researchers to discuss six actions needed in education with new U.S. Secretary of Education
December 14, 2020
Relay Recognized for National Excellence in Educator Prep
Relay is proud to be receive accreditation for their educator preparation programs from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
November 18, 2020
10 things to try during live virtual teaching
Educators from Relay share their tips for teaching online.
October 30, 2020
“You can’t wait”: Building a Shared Vision for Racial Equity
Leaders Laura Garza and Aaron Aguirre-Castillo discuss their vision for Racial Equity in Education.
October 26, 2020
A Year of Growth and Change
The need for great, diverse, and passionate teachers is more acute than ever in 2020.
Spotlight on: Relay's People
June 17, 2025
Employee Spotlight: Antwan Allen
In this month’s Employee Spotlight, learn how Antwan’s passion for teaching led him from the Harlem school he once attended to becoming a professor, curriculum designer, and mentor at Relay. A former principal and one of the key architects of Relay’s practice-and feedback-based 2.0 curriculum, Antwan shares what drives his work and why diversifying the teacher workforce is a mission he leads with heart.
May 14, 2025
Employee Spotlight: LaResha Jola-Isiba
This month, we are thrilled to feature Relay’s Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, LaResha Jola-Isiba. From aspiring lawyer to educational operations leader, LaResha’s journey has been anything but conventional. After discovering her passion during a volunteer stint in D.C. schools, she pivoted from the courtroom to the classroom and eventually into school operations, where she found her true calling. Since joining Relay in 2019, LaResha has brought her problem-solving mindset and people-first leadership to every space she enters, helping teams align resources and talent toward shared goals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outside with her husband and daughter, watching football, and decorating sweet treats. In addition, Her most fulfilling passion project is personal finance coaching, through which she helps people reach their financial goals.
