Justine Taylor-Raymond

Deputy Director, Education
George W. Bush Institute

Justine Taylor-Raymond serves as the Deputy Director, Education supporting the Accountability in Education and the School Leadership Initiative programs.

Before joining the Bush Institute, Ms. Taylor-Raymond worked as a management consultant focused on implementing strategic initiatives for healthcare and energy sector clients. Prior to consulting, she was a math teacher and department chair in Dallas Independent School District.  

Ms. Taylor-Raymond holds a B.B.A. in Finance and Business Honors from The University of Texas at Austin.

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Read the article Education after COVID-19: Students must benefit from federal relief funds now.
Jan 17, 2023

Education after COVID-19: Students must benefit from federal relief funds now

By: Anne Wicks, Justine Taylor-Raymond
It is clear that young people bore the brunt of the pandemic’s impact. Disrupted learning, sometimes stretching for two years, forced many students off track and behind academically. We now face an unprecedented need to make smart investments with federal relief funds in efforts that accelerate student learning. District leaders should move quickly and thoughtfully to effectively spend the $190 billion in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant money to help students.
Read the article Texas School Ratings Spotlight Poverty Gaps.
Aug 19, 2022

Texas School Ratings Spotlight Poverty Gaps

By: Justine Taylor-Raymond
More than 50% of the lowest scoring schools serve mostly students living in poverty— they received a “Not Rated” label this time. This rating was to acknowledge the continued impact of COVID during the past school year.
Read the article Two-Minute Take: Drop In College Enrollment.
Jan 25, 2022

Two-Minute Take: Drop In College Enrollment

By: Justine Taylor-Raymond
Since the start of the pandemic, college enrollment has been down by nearly a million students and by nearly 3 million over the last decade. Learn what three things we need to keep an eye on as data continues to emerge.
Read the article A Teacher's Role in Civics Education.
Feb 1, 2021

A Teacher's Role in Civics Education

By: Justine Taylor-Raymond
At the core of a free and democratic society, citizens understand the ideals, processes, and significance of the institutions. These don’t waiver in the politics of the moment – but are steadfast duties in service of democracy, safety, and peace. What does this look like in a classroom?
Read the article State Data Systems: Worth the Legislative Investment to Connect Workforce and Education.
Jan 14, 2021

State Data Systems: Worth the Legislative Investment to Connect Workforce and Education

By: Anne Wicks, Justine Taylor-Raymond
The pandemic has exacerbated existing education gaps for many young people of color and students who are growing up in poverty. Connecting disparate data systems into a well-governed and transparent way in each state will help guide researchers and policymakers in the years ahead.