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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 Writing Is Taught in Arts & Letters

Arts & Letters™, the latest offering from Great Minds®, is a comprehensive K–8 English language arts curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading....

Wit & Wisdom™ Drives Reading Growth: Impact on Reading Achievement at San Tan Heights K–8

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Wisconsin Middle School Sees Significant Progress in Literacy

When Leigh Ann Graf was hired in 2018 as an instructional coach for Riverside Middle School in Watertown, Wisconsin, her top priority was to turn...

Oakland Unified Takes Big Steps to Transform Elementary Math Instruction

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North Carolina District Makes Big Shift in Literacy Instruction with Arts & Letters

The decision by Cabarrus County Schools to adopt Arts & Letters™ is earning media attention and community praise.

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