Relay Graduate School of Education

09/03/2026

There’s a person behind every educator story—and no two experiences look quite the same.

During our recent video shoot, educators stepped in front of the camera to share some of their own personal experiences. Between conversations, we captured plenty of the moments that didn’t make it into the interviews, too.

Take another look behind the scenes. 🎬

09/02/2026

Proud of this one 👏

Over the past year, our team coached nine campuses across Round Rock ISD. Seven of the nine improved their TEA accountability scores, with an average gain of 10 points per campus.

A few standouts:
✅ Joe Lee Johnson Elementary: +30 points
✅ Bluebonnet Elementary: +24 points
✅ Anderson Mill Elementary:+19 points
✅ C.D. Fulkes Middle School:+11 points
And, get this: District-wide, Round Rock ISD moved from an 87 (B) to an 89 (B), knocking right on the door of an A rating. 👏 👏

This is what sustained, campus-level coaching looks like when it's paired with committed leaders and educators. Congratulations to every campus leader and teacher who put in the work this year — we're excited to expand across six more campuses this year.

09/01/2026

Back-to-school season is here. 🍎

Whether you're meeting a brand-new class, welcoming familiar faces back, stepping into a new role, or simply finding your rhythm again, we hope you give yourself some grace along the way.

The beginning of a school year can be exciting, exhausting, hopeful, and a little chaotic–all at once.

To all the educators getting back to it: We're cheering you on. 💙 Here’s to a great year ahead.

08/31/2026

School leaders, be honest: what’s on your “we really need to get better at this” list?

Maybe it’s making feedback more actionable. Getting more out of data meetings. Making collaborative planning actually feel collaborative. Or keeping students at the center of everyday decisions.

Every team has something.

What’s one leadership practice you want to strengthen this year?

Tell us in the comments. We’ll be digging into a few of these topics over the next few weeks ahead of our September Leverage Leadership Institute virtual workshops.

08/31/2026

Teaching doesn’t always end when you leave the classroom.

Recently, we spent time with teachers talking about their experiences and capturing some of what life looks like after the school day ends—from grading papers at home to simply being themselves outside the classroom.

We’ll be sharing more from them soon.

Until then, here’s a little peek behind the scenes. 🎬

08/27/2026

Every educator has a story. We sat down with a few of them to hear theirs. 🎬

Recently, we spent the day talking with educators about their experiences, the work they do, and the moments that have shaped them along the way.

We’ll be sharing more of their stories soon. For now, here’s a look at what happened behind the scenes.

08/26/2026

We’ve all sat through PD that feels inspiring in the moment, but hard to actually put to use when the week kicks off.

“This was the most practical PD our team has attended. We used the routines from the workshop immediately, and the shift in teacher conversations was noticeable within weeks.”

That’s why Relay’s Teacher Professional Education is built for your teams and around your school year. We work with you to focus on practical tools that teachers can put to work right away.

🗓️ Build your professional development calendar today:
https://go.relay.edu/teacher-prof-education

08/24/2026

🎉Congratulations to Killeen ISD 🎉

The Texas Education Agency just released the 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings, and Killeen ISD made some incredible moves across the board!

The district improved five whole points, moving from a 74 to a 79, now just a single point away from a B rating. Even better? Multiple campuses posted double-digit gains, including several middle schools moving out of D and F ratings.

Last year, we had the privilege of working with Killeen ISD's campus principals in walkthrough data models and observation/feedback practices. This year, we're taking that partnership even further with in-person, virtual, and executive coaching for leaders at historically lower-rated campuses and their principal supervisors.

Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. King Davis and the entire Killeen ISD community. Hard work shows up in the numbers, and we’re so honored to be in your corner for what’s next!

Learn more about the great work happening in Killeen ISD https://app.smore.com/n/q2g8c?fbclid=IwdGRjcATsa1lwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMeSncvx1d-78jhQhUILbdJvaQZfkGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6dBD2v9t5q5nYKWRf7iENabiSZGibGc6THmtnHg7EYTX-JO9uVqni_11cG6A_aem_UuKa5flaqmEOtvyY72fhLg

Accountability Results & Next Steps

08/07/2026

There's nothing quite like meeting future educators and school leaders where they are.

This week, the Relay team had the opportunity to connect with aspiring educators, current school partners, and Relay alumni at events across the country—including KIPP Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia, Uncommon in Brooklyn, and the Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP).

We loved having conversations about educator preparation, leadership development, tuition and financial aid opportunities—including AmeriCorps benefits—and the many pathways Relay offers to help educators grow throughout their careers.

To everyone who stopped by our table, shared your story, or explored what's next in your own journey—thank you. We're grateful for every conversation and look forward to continuing the partnership.

See you at the next event! 💙🧡