VPP’s investment is leveraged by Ed Forward’s investment of $1 million, and the $1 million investment another funder, for a total of $3 million in start-up capital to establish the Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) in Washington, D.C. Relay is a nationally accredited alternative school of education that offers graduate degrees and credentials in teacher education and school leadership. Relay is recognized for its unique emphasis on demonstrating teacher effectiveness by requiring their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) candidates to document improved student outcomes as a graduation requirement of the program.
VPP’s strategic assistance will help Relay evaluate the long-term effect of its alumni on student outcomes and support implementation of strategic initiatives, including family engagement, that produce culturally competent teachers who can successfully educate students from diverse backgrounds.
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