Edison Charter Schools is the nation's largest and most successful network of independent public charter schools in terms of student achievement gains. Edison Charter Schools serves approximately 25,000 students and 29 non-profit charter school boards in 14 states and D.C. Edison partners include parents and grandparents of students, teachers, university professors and administrators, ministers, politicians, philanthropists, doctors, national and local community service organizations, business executives, and education reformers who seek to bring a world class education for all students to their communities. Edison Charter Schools has been successful at closing the achievement gap, raising student achievement two to three times faster than comparable schools and school districts. The keys to Edison's success includes a research-based school design, highly developed achievement management systems, extraordinary professional development for teachers and school leaders, extensive use of technology, and efficient back-office systems that allow more dollars to be allocated to the educational program. Equally important is the dedication and shared vision of Edison's community partners who invest their own time and energy to help create a unique educational option for their children. Back ...