Spotlight
AI + Education
Dr. Sarah Johnson tackles the big questions about using AI in education, in your inbox each month.
Coaching & professional learning — for teachers by teachers.
We deliver research-driven, curriculum-aligned, customized professional learning, because when teachers thrive, students thrive.
RELAY + Teaching Lab
A continuum of support at every milestone of the educator journey.
Together, Relay and Teaching Lab are building a more coherent system of support across the educator journey. From a first-year teacher finding their footing to a veteran educator helping others grow, our integrated organization is committed to supporting educators as they learn, grow, and lead – so all students have the opportunity to thrive.
Rooted in learning science. Focused on impact.
Our research-driven approach dramatically improves student outcomes, shown by our impact on 1.9 million students nationwide (and counting).
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School & District Partners
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Students Qualifying for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch
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Research and resources for the field
Our team – made up almost entirely of current and former educators – brings deep, hands-on expertise to the field of professional learning. Explore a selection of our published research here.
RPPL Report:
Research-Aligned Teacher Development
A critical look at how RPPL’s focus on scalable, impactful professional learning.
Curriculum Internalization Resource Guide
Why strong curriculum understanding is the critical first step for MLLs.
Educator Voices
“This is our strongest cohort of 1st year teachers. After attending the Relay training, they almost immediately had the foundational skills down, like giving clear directions, checking for understanding, and teacher presence.”
– Alejandra Cantu, School Leader
Knowledge Hub
A library of practical tools, insights, and resources – designed by Teaching Lab to support educators and system leaders in real-world work.
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California Names Teaching Lab + Relay’s TK-5 Literacy Program to Tier 1 of Its Approved PD List
A coaching-and-implementation model, vetted against 18 evidence criteria and approved by California’s State Board of Education. The California State Board of Education has placed the Teaching La
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Does Your AI Tool Raise the Floor or the Ceiling? Dr. Sarah Johnson’s Test for District Leaders
Most AI tools for schools promise to save teachers time. Dr. Sarah Johnson says districts should expect more. District leaders are hearing a familiar set of promises about AI: faster lesson planning,
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