EdisonLearning
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EdisonLearning Inc., formerly known as Edison Schools Inc., is a for-profit education management organization for public schools in the United States and the United Kingdom. Edison is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Predecessor | Edison Project |
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Founded | 1992; 32 years ago (1992) |
Founder | Chris Whittle |
Headquarters | Fort Lauderdale, Florida[1] |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Thom Jackson, CEO |
Website | www |
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School districts hire the company to manage schools, particularly new charter schools. In 2015, Edison managed schools enrolling 10,417 students.[2]:ā86ā They also hire it to provide more limited services such as testing, summer school and tutoring.
The company has drawn criticism over the years, with some client school districts saying Edison-run schools cost more than promised to operate and failed to provide a satisfactory education.[3]