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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.
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
August 27, 2025
Employee Spotlight: Trevor Crandall
Meet Trevor Crandall, Relay’s Director of LMS Operations. From building his first computer after football practice to blending tech and creativity for his work today, Trevor brings curiosity, empathy, and problem solving to every challenge. With 11 years at Relay, he shares how serving others-and his cat Kasha-inspires him to be the “shining little sparkle” in someone's day.
