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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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July 5, 2023
Relay Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Support New Teachers in Colorado
The Opportunity Now grant is awarded to organizations that connect Coloradans with in-demand, high-skill careers - ones that also serve their communities.
May 30, 2023
Relay Earns Top Marks for New Teacher Diversity and Student Success in Tennessee
The Tennessee State Board of Education releases an annual report card tracking outcomes for every educator preparation program. Relay is proud to be producing results in The Volunteer State.
May 16, 2023
ABC24 in Memphis Highlights Relay Teachers' Work
Being a new teacher is incredibly challenging. A local news station finds out how some new teachers are making it work.
May 9, 2023
Philly/ Delaware's WHYY-TV Highlights the Relay Teacher Residency Program in Colonial School District
How does the Relay teacher residency program support new teachers? Shirley Min from You Oughta Know on WHYY-TV in Philly/ Wilmington explores.
May 2, 2023
Teacher Voice: Don’t say you aren’t a math person. Let’s help students develop positive math identities.
The current narrative is that kids are behind in math post-pandemic, but what we need to focus on is building their confidence in their own math abilities.
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April 12, 2023
Relay Researchers Present at the AEFP Conference
At the Association for Education Finance and Policy gathering, researchers discussed Relay's impact on teacher diversity and student outcomes in NYC schools.
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.
