Relay in the Media

Bronx Charter Schools Shine with Relay Graduate School Partnership and Visit from U.S. Education Secretary

In the Bronx, two charter schools are making news in distinct ways. Bronx Charter School for the Arts is partnering with Relay Graduate School of Education to strengthen teacher retention. School leaders credit the program with boosting teacher satisfaction and student achievement. At the same time, Vertex Partnership Academies recently hosted U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, who underscored the administration’s support for school choice during her visit.

Bronx Charter School for the Arts partners with national program to improve teacher retention

Bronx Charter School for the Arts is working to strengthen teacher retention and student achievement through a partnership with Relay Graduate School of Education. Teachers participating in Relay’s coursework report gains in social-emotional learning, culturally responsive pedagogy and classroom practice, while school leaders point to improvements in student engagement and grades. Executive director Kathy Ortiz says the program has helped teachers feel more supported and effective, which in turn has translated into stronger outcomes for students.

5 easy steps for responsibly piloting AI and tech in education

Educators are increasingly seeking ways to bring artificial intelligence into classrooms responsibly. Dr. Alicia Waldron, Vice President of Innovation at Relay, offers a five-step framework that emphasizes classroom needs, ethical considerations, clear goals and ongoing evaluation. The goal is to ensure technology adoption strengthens teaching and learning rather than adding to teacher workload.

Adelante schools see increased test scores after early literacy investment

Adelante Schools’ investment in early literacy is showing strong results. Reading scores for students in kindergarten through second grade have risen by 50 to 60 points, and 83 percent of kindergarteners are now on grade level. Teachers credit data-driven instruction, practice-based coaching and strategies grounded in the science of reading, supported by Relay Graduate School of Education, as key factors in the progress.