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.
The Science of Reading: What is prior knowledge and why is it important?
February 24, 2022
Dr. Hollis Scarborough’s Reading Rope famously shows us that reading is one of the most complex things that we do on a routine basis. Skilled reading...
How Can We Improve Science Learning Through Students’ Prior Knowledge?
February 11, 2022
For too long, K–12 science education has been less of an instructional priority than English language arts and math, especially in the early grades....
