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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 To Assess Three-Dimensional Learning

A decade after their release, A Framework for K–12 Science Education (2012) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) (2013), as well as...

Instructional Routines that Support All Learners

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New Science Products and Services

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Voices From the Field: The Power of Science of Reading-Aligned Instructional Materials

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Wit & Wisdom Rises to the Top in Thoughtfully Crafted Curriculum Pilot

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Achievement Descriptors and Student Understanding

You’ve heard it before: Mastery builds over time. But what does that look like? Eureka Math2® Achievement Descriptors (ADs) detail how skills and...

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