Edison Schools

The Edison UK design is based on the fundamentals of the Edison Schools US model, which has been significantly adapted to meet the needs and priorities of Essex and UK schools. As part of its program, Edison provides its UK partner with support in leadership and management training for teachers and administrators; creating a rich and nurturing learning environment for children starting at an early age; utilizing regularly administered on-line assessment tools to track learning and achieve national objectives; and building a close student and family network.

Since the initial launch of Edison Schools UK in September 2004 in Colbayns High School in Essex County, interest in the program has risen dramatically. More than 30 schools received Edison Schools UK support by the end of the 2005 academic year. The success of Edison’s partnership with Essex schools has also generated excitement throughout the UK, helping to establish Edison’s reputation as an effective agent for positive change in education.

The Edison UK program has shown the value of collaborative effort and proven that best practice methods and strategies can be imported or exported across geographical and cultural boundaries. And through its work, Edison is emerging as a thought leader of student achievement on both sides of the Atlantic.