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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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May 3, 2018
Holding Our Breath: An Open Letter to Ambitious Underrepresented People of Color
"The more we hold it, the better we become at doing so, and the more accustomed we become to the silencing nature of the act."
April 16, 2018
Relay Launches Teacher Residency Program In Atlanta
Relay’s 16th campus will offer opportunities for aspiring teachers, school leaders
November 16, 2017
Relay New Orleans Partners with Local Education Organizations to Recruit and Train Teachers
The U.S. Department of Education awards nearly $13 million to a group of New Orleans universities and non-profits for teacher recruitment and preparation.
October 18, 2017
Educator Summit
Relay GSE and Character Lab Host Second Annual Educator Summit: Character in 3D
October 3, 2017
Relay’s Network of Educators Increase by 40 Percent in 2017.
Relay opens three new campuses across the U.S. along with an increase in enrollment for its teacher and school leader programs.
September 6, 2017
Relay Stands with Dreamers
Relay Condemns Decision to End DACA and Calls on Congress to Protect Dreamers.
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.
