Edison Learning

Edison Learning (formerly Edison Schools)

"In the 2008-2009 school year, EdisonLearning will serve over 350,000 students in 24 states and the United Kingdom, through 120 school partnerships and in programs that are provided in hundreds of additional buildings. "

"In 1992, The Edison Project was launched as an ambitious research and development effort. It aimed to draw on all available scientific research on student learning and school success to create a new and innovative model of public schooling, capable of providing a world-class education to every child. The Edison Project provided the foundation for all of the subsequent work of Edison Schools, Inc., which opened its first schools in 1995...

"In 2008, a major company transformation took place with the announcement of EdisonLearning, which represents an important next step to ensure that the organization continues its powerful legacy and proud tradition of educational leadership."

In Novemeber 2008 "Jeff Wahl has been named President and CEO of EdisonLearning... G. Michael Stakias, Non/Executive Chairman of the Board of EdisonLearning, and President, Liberty Partners made the announcement on behalf of the Board of Directors of EdisonLearning."

Critical Resources

 * Kenneth Saltman, The Edison Schools: Corporate Schooling and the Assault on Public Education.

Contact
URL: http://www.edisonlearning.com

Related Sourcewatch

 * Terry Stecz