Our Vision

The Lab envisions a nation where K-12 education and higher education work in partnership to create equitable systems that champion educator quality and retention, sense of belonging, and joy. Our vision will be realized when we have an education system where all students, especially students of color, have powerful, prepared, supported, and representative educators.

Our Mission

The Residency Lab (The Lab) focuses on the advancement and acceleration of equity through systems change in educator preparation pathways. Through innovation, partnership, and critical discourse, The Lab supports residency and apprenticeship programs nationwide. We offer assistance through several critical areas: educator diversity and retention, program sustainability, technical support, and critical leadership. Central to our core values is a focus on transformation through educator convenings, partnership empowerment, and joy as we work side by side to change the face of education.