What is Edison Schools?
Founded in 1992, Edison Schools is the nation’s leading partner with school districts and charter boards. Edison is focused on raising student achievement through its research-based school design, uniquely aligned assessment systems, interactive professional development, integrated use of technology and other proven program features. Edison students are achieving annual academic gains well above national norms. In the 2006-07 school year, Edison is serving approximately 285,000 public school students in 19 states, the District of Columbia, and the UK—offering whole school management partnerships with districts and charter schools, summer and after-school programs, and achievement management solutions for school systems–through its District Partnerships, Edison Charter Schools, Edison Alliance, Newton Learning, Tungsten Learning, and Edison Schools UK divisions. How are Edison schools performing? Student Achievement in Edison schools has been heading steadily upward. Click here for mor