Blog
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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March 30, 2017
Relay Calls On Congress To Protect Funding
AmeriCorps and Title II funds provide critical resources for our nation’s public schools.
March 20, 2017
We Gon' Be Alright
Relay's Jabali Sawicki offers a call to action for all current and future teachers.
March 15, 2017
Relay Pilots Computer Science Program
Summer Coding Institute, offered free to NYC teachers, is not your typical learn-to-code bootcamp.
March 1, 2017
Relay Houston Recognized for Local Impact
Houston campus awarded Challenger Award for innovative teacher preparation.
January 5, 2017
The Relay Approach To Special Education
Focus on practice and mindsets prepares Relay participants to be highly effective special educators.
December 1, 2016
An Innovative Summit for Educators
Educators and leading researchers came together in Philadelphia for the three-day Grit+Imagination: An Educator Summit, hosted by Relay.
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.
