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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

"Reading to Learn" in Grade 1, Thanks to Geodes®

The conventional wisdom says that students learn to read, and then they read to learn.

Great Minds Announces “Knowledge on the Go” Free Video Lesson Series, Additional Free Eureka Math Resources to Promote Learning During School Closures

For Immediate Release Contact: Chad Colby: Chad.Colby@greatminds.org Monday, March 16, 2020—Great Minds PBC today announced a new, free series of...

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California English Teachers Lifetime Achievement Awarded to Jago

For Immediate Release Contact: Chad Colby: Chad.Colby@greatminds.org Monday, February 24, 2020—Great Minds founder and CEO Lynne Munson today...

Great Minds® Announces New Digital Assessment Tool for Eureka Math®, Wit & Wisdom®

For Immediate Release Contact: Chad Colby: Chad.Colby@greatminds.org Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020—Great Minds® today announced a new digital assessment...

Great Minds® Announces Conversion to Public Benefit Corporation

For Immediate Release Contact: Chad Colby: Chad.Colby@greatminds.org Friday, Jan. 10, 2020—The nonprofit Great Minds® today announced that its...

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