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Jenny Taylor

Jenny has over a decade of experience in education policy and research. She has worked with states and districts on the development and implementation of college and career readiness policies, especially around the implementation of rigorous standards and high-quality instructional materials. She has extensive knowledge about K–12 standards, graduation requirements, assessments, and accountability systems nationwide. Additionally, she has conducted research for school districts to address pressing needs in those districts. Jenny received her B.A. in English and education from Bucknell University and her M.Ed. in education policy from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.

Jenny Taylor

How Santa Barbara Unified Transformed Literacy Through Collaboration

At Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD), resilience is woven into its DNA. The California district serves a large population of Latino and...

A Mission-Driven Community Where Learning Grows

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Notice Something New: Eureka Math², 2nd Edition Is Here

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Eureka Math² Florida Available Beginning 2026-2027 School Year Makes State List of High-Quality Instructional Materials

Washington, D.C. _ Eureka Math² Florida has earned a spot on the FloridaInstructional Materials Adoption List.

How Park City School District Built a Coherent K–8 Literacy System with Wit & Wisdom and Arts & Letters

When Katie McGinn arrived in Park City, Utah, 10 years ago as a sixth-grade language arts teacher, she joined a district where four elementary...

Independent Reviews: How They Benefit Schools and What They Demand of Learning Companies

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