blog_author.display_name

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

The CASEL Framework in Action: How Eureka Math Squared Integrates Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning

How does Eureka Math2® integrate social-emotional learning with mathematics instruction? Introduction

English Learner Success Forum highlights how Wit & Wisdom is supporting multilingual learners in Portland, Oregon

The English Learner Success Forum, a collaboration of educators and leaders focused on ensuring multilingual learners have access to high-quality...

Want to Give Summer Reading a Boost? Pair It with Art

I'm a teacher in New York City, and I'm excited about city leaders’ new focus on ensuring all students get great reading instruction. Among the...

Introducing the Self-Study Series: Exploring the Wit & Wisdom Reading Framework

In this month’s blog, we launch our first Self-Study Series. This series supports educators as they deepen their understanding of important Wit &...

Observational Assessments in K–2: Making Student Thinking Visible

Observational assessments are a great way to gather information about what students currently understand because observational assessments feel more...

Preparing for a Successful School Year and Preempting Burnout

We’ve all experienced it at one point or another—that feeling where you’ve reached your tipping point and you’re hanging on by a thread. Here are...

Are you interested in learning more about implementation strategies?

Explore simple yet crucial tips and articles for Math, Science and ELA.

Sign up for Great Minds Monthly Newsletters