Mission and Vision

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.

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 Core Values

Social justice - to address issues of equality, racism, and white supremacy within education.

Integrity - to have honesty, respect, and follow-through for all partners.

Community - to leverage community partnerships in service of a sense of belonging and loyalty to equity work through residency and apprenticeship models.

Empowerment - to empower stakeholders to disrupt education with the implementation of successful residency and apprenticeship models.  

Differentiated Support-a razor sharp focus on context-specific, responsive support to each program.

Joy - to lead with joy, laughter, and excitement as we engage in equity work. 

Leadership - to lead, advocate, and provide clarity within the uncharted territory of residency and apprenticeship programs, even when uncomfortable.