Our research-driven approach dramatically improves student outcomes, shown by our impact on 1.9 million students worldwide and counting). In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes. Our results speak for themselves.
200
School & District Partners
65%
Students Qualifying for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch
30
States Reached
Teaching Lab partnerships
Relay graduate program locations
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The future of impact
A force greater than the sum of our parts: Relay + Teaching Lab are combining our talent, infrastructure and institutional knowledge to deliver outsized impact for educators across the country.
By 2028, we will serve:
- 500,000+ Educators
- 15M+ Students
- 30+ States
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Case Study
Case Study: Delaware + The Writing Pathway
The Writing Pathway offered the perfect solution to Delaware’s challenge of providing consistent, high-quality support at scale, within the unique contexts of each classroom.
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Case Study
Case Study: Chicago Public Schools + Skyline Curriculum Implementation
Teaching Lab’s partnership with CPS built more than instructional knowledge. It strengthened professional confidence, deepening teacher collaboration, and ensuring that curriculum implementation becomes an opportunity for real instructional change.
Testimonials
Teachers are the engine behind the success of our work to shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. At Teaching Lab, educators’ voices matter – and we are honored to share those voices here:
“The professional learning was excellent. Teachers stated that it was the best training in their career because of it’s relevance of addressing unfinished learning. They were pushed in their thinking.”
Teacher in Strive/Cincinatti Public Schools
“This learning community is, by far, the most beneficial I have ever been involved with. I’m very thankful for my PD time with Teaching Lab.”
Teacher in Washington Parish, LA
“I usually don’t, but I actually really liked reading through the reflections/discussion boards. People had great insights. Each topic was different, so it was interesting to complete.”
Virtual Bootcamp Participant, Nebraska
“Relay has consistently delivered high-quality adult learning that simultaneously holds our educators’ full-selves, anchors on a rigorous and belonging student experience, and results in tangibly better-empowered teachers.”
Caitlin Butler, Deputy Chief of Talent, KIPP Texas
“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
“I learned a lot and was excited it wasn’t fluff or too long. This was helpful and doable. It helped me to get in the mindset and consider methods outside of traditional classroom learning [to prepare for school opening after COVID] Thanks to Teaching Lab”
Teacher in Calcasieu Parish, LA
“The people at Teaching Lab make the difference. There is a magic in the way they present, the way they discuss, and how open they are with all of their learning. The materials are top notch, but the people there make it come alive. ”
District Lead in Calcasieu Parish, LA
“It made me realize how important it will be in the coming year to help students fill in the gaps in their education.”
Teacher in Tangipahoa Parish, LA
“The content is too important not to know. Every classroom needs these things in their toolbox. It gets better and better.”
ELA Teacher in Pt Coupee, LA