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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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August 1, 2022
N.C. Instructional Leadership Academy to Support Hundreds of Principals Statewide
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction is partnering with Relay to launch The North Carolina Instructional Leadership Academy (NC ILA) to support hundreds of principals with instructional leadership.
July 5, 2022
Better Attendance, Fewer Suspensions, More Teachers of Color - Findings From Recent Research
New Education Analytics study finds that students with a Relay-trained teacher are more likely to avoid suspensions, improve attendance, and learn from a teacher of color.
June 1, 2022
5 Reasons Why Virtual PD Works for Teachers
Most schools are moving to some kind of virtual PD, but some educators are still hesitant. What makes for a great virtual PD session?
May 27, 2022
The U.S. Needs More Teachers, Especially Teachers of Color. Here's 3 Ways We Can Help.
Our country is in dire need of the next generation of diverse, excellent teachers. What do they need from us?
May 6, 2022
The Amazing Power of Juxtaposition in the Classroom
How do you get students excited about learning new material? Put them on a treasure hunt for the answers.
April 7, 2022
Bringing Joy into the Classroom
One teacher found a way to connect with students through something they love - creating a warm classroom where learning can thrive.
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.
