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.

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Our research-driven approach dramatically improves student outcomes, shown by our impact on 1.9 million students nationwide (and counting).

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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

A critical look at how RPPL’s focus on scalable, impactful professional learning.

Complete Curriculum Internalization Resource Guide

Why strong curriculum understanding is the critical first step for MLLs.

Educator Voices

“Our relationship with Dr. Soto [of Teaching Lab] has made all of the difference in the success of our professional development. She has been outstanding, and my principals and leaders ask for her specifically by name.”

– District Leader in Calcasieu Parish, LA

Knowledge Hub

A library of practical tools, insights, and resources – designed by Teaching Lab to support educators and system leaders in real-world work.

Tim Saintsing

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Relay Graduate School of Education and Teaching Lab Announce Tim Saintsing As President

Saintsing will help lead the integration of Relay and Teaching Lab, connecting their work across educator preparation, professional learning, and innovation. Relay Graduate School of Education, Teachi

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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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