Impact Overview
Relay’s graduates and workshop participants are leaders in their field, demonstrating outstanding performance and impact any way you measure it.
by Relay alumni
By the Numbers
Relay Graduate & Degree Programs
100%
100% of Relay graduates in Colorado exceeded state teacher standards, averaging “Accomplished” or “Exemplary” teacher quality standard ratings.1
10%
In Tennessee, Relay graduates were found to achieve “Exceeds Expectations” on quality standards at a rate 10% higher than the state average, based on Level 4+ formal evaluations.1
87%
In Relay’s annual Employer Survey, 87% of principals said that Relay graduates at their school were “Very Well” or “Well” prepared to implement well-structured lessons.1
See CAEP Annual Reporting Measures for full details on how we measure impact for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Relay Professional Education
96%
96% of leaders in our Instructional Leadership Academies strongly agree or agree that our support has made them a more effective leader.2
85%
Over 85% of educators (out of more than 10,000 surveyed) report that our workshops provide high quality content, offer high quality facilitation, and help improve effectiveness in their current roles.3
3-5x
Student learning outcomes are 3-5x better – and additional 2-3 months’ worth of learning – in schools that partner with us for educator preparation.4
Source: Relay August 2025 Alumni Survey Results
Follow the Leaders: Stories of Success
Here we share stories from Relay’s Follow the Leaders project, an ongoing series to share insights and inspiration on leading for equity, wellness, and achievement.
Follow the Leaders is supported by The Barr Foundation.
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Tools & Case Studies
Strong Start: Leveraging a Playbook to Launch the School Year for Success
Strategic Storytelling: A School Leader's Guide to Annual Strategic Planning
Leader Profiles
(Re)Focused on Learning: Leading a Shift in Teacher Coaching to Deepen Student Understanding
All In for His Students: How a Brooklyn Principal Led a Reading Revolution
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