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Much like the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. almost 27 years prior to the creation of its visionary educational experience, EdisonLearning had a dream:

To create an innovative learning environment to meet the unique challenges of a brave new Millennium.

This singular approach to education took flight nearly 20 years ago with EdisonLearning’s pioneering School Designs concept, a watershed moment for education through the establishment a whole-school solution based on unique learning principles and a holistic approach to education.

Always seeking to bring the advantages of the EdisonLearning philosophy to more students, we expanded on our core principles over the years with new offerings and services, such as our consultative EdisonLearning® Achievement Services and EdisonLearning® Extended Education. And we’ve grown in parallel with the needs of educators and the way children learn; we remain at the forefront of education innovation with the application of new technologies and capabilities available via EdisonLearning® Online. Simultaneously, we have extended our reach globally through EdisonLearning International™ driving student achievement in the United Kingdom and Abu Dhabi.

EdisonLearning was founded on the premise that an intelligently integrated and comprehensively designed school based on sound academic research would result in providing students with a stimulating environment for acquiring knowledge.

This is the central principle that guides us today, serving to sharpen our focus on the kind of learning experience that results in strong outcomes and accountability to students, parents and educators alike.

Education that drives successTo succeed in today’s world marketplace, children need and deserve a world-class education. With hundreds of schools, thousands of educators, and millions of students served, our results prove that the EdisonLearning difference makes possible increased achievement for every student in our care.

As a society, we have a moral responsibility to offer every child access to superior schooling. Helping to make that education a reality for children here and abroad is the singular mission of EdisonLearning.

Through collaboration, and our research-based concepts and constructs, we work hand-in-hand with educators to establish rigorous curricula, drive teacher effectiveness, leverage data systems that inform the educational process, provide a proven methodology for improving under-performing schools and develop, grow and produce college and career-ready students.

Fulfilling the promise ofachievement through innovationMore than just a partner, EdisonLearning is made up of educational practitioners with hands-on experience, a passion for learning, and the firm belief that every child can learn, regardless of background or circumstance.

We take seriously our pledge to continue innovating through product development, driven by ongoing research, rigorous field-based evaluation, and proactive educational strategies.

Our conviction and dynamism – in raising the bar on education innovation, in working tirelessly to help educators reach their goals, and in setting young people on a course of life long learning and discovery – is what makes us your partner of choice, now and into the future. Working together, we can help every student succeed!

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Our Four Cornerstones PhilosophyThe foundation of the EdisonLearning approach to educationAll of our offerings are rooted in a common philosophy. We call it the Four Cornerstones™ of highly effective schools. These principles lie at the heart of every EdisonLearning engagement, whether a significant intervention is needed, a school is tackling a specific challenge such as closing the achievement gap, or a good school is being transformed into a great one.

The Four Cornerstones approach ensures that EdisonLearning solutions are holistic – both comprehensive and cohesive, with all parts interacting and supporting one another for a whole that is far more than the sum of its parts.

Top TalentOur schools are staffed with the best-trained, most passionate, and relentless leaders and teachers. We recruit the best, reward them well, and help them grow through a program of powerful professional development.

Demanding Content & Customized InstructionEdisonLearning brings together three critical elements of the academic program: a rich, challenging, research-based curriculum that engages learners, highly effective instructional methods, and the resources needed to tailor instruction to the needs of every student.

Culture of Engagement & AspirationA positive environment that celebrates the joy of learning is an essential part of a great school. We foster a culture focused on accountability, responsibility, and achievement, with innovative school organization and involvement of family and community.

Achievement Driven ManagementWithout a well-run school, students cannot reach their full potential. A comprehensive set of tools, best practices, and local and national resources keeps you on target to meet your achievement goals. EdisonLearning helps you plan, assess, and monitor your progress while giving leaders what they need to remain focused on teaching.

The EdisonLearning commitment to innovationEdisonLearning has nearly 20 years of proven experience in comprehensive product development that integrates research and best practices and leverages the collaborative experience of our partners.

New products only reach the classroom after passing through formal “stages” and “gates” which include ideation, client needs analysis, piloting, beta testing and partner feedback. These stages of development are measured and evaluated to ensure design effi cacy.

Where it makes the best sense for schools and students, we also use strategic alliances and acquisitions to develop our product portfolio, such as in our partnership with 100 Black Men of America, who seek to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans; or, our acquisition of online learning pioneer Provost Systems in 2008.

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A portfolio that inspires students to think, learn, and succeedThe goal of EdisonLearning has always been to provide children with the best possible education, by delivering products and services that can meet the full range of educational needs for K-12. EdisonLearning solutions can help put struggling schools on the right track to meet achievement mandates, establish innovative new schools to anchor a new community, or transform good schools into great learning facilities – whether it’s for an individual school, a cluster-based solution, or a district-or system-wide initiative.

EdisonLearning® School Designs – A turnkey service that provides innovative, fully managed schools with maximum engagement from EdisonLearning professionals.

EdisonLearning Achievement Services–Collaborative partnership services such as Alliance™ provide guidance, accountability and best practices that turn around underachieving schools, or, transform schools from good to great.

The Alliance suite of Achievement tools and support run K-12 with a special emphasis in High School on college-readiness with EdisonLearning’s College NEXT!™ program.

EdisonLearning is committed to educating the whole child. Focusing attention on each student’s social and personal development is an instrumental part of their academic development. At the heart of EdisonLearning is our Eight Core Values By actively promoting and embracing the Core Values, we provide a clear reference point that encourages the formation of a positive learning culture that guides all that we do. This is true for all members of the EdisonLearning community, including teachers, administrators, support staff, and students.

Wisdom

Justice

Courage

Compassion

Hope

Respect

Responsibility

Integrity

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EdisonLearning Extended Education – Supplemental educational solutions such as Learning Force and Summer Journey that meet tutoring and summer school requirements with engaging content is designed to be a true extension of the regular classroom experience.

EdisonLearning Online – Innovative web-based educational solutions effectively leverage technology to ensure the success of both students and schools. EdisonLearning delivers customized solutions which offer individualized learning, engaging and rigorous curriculum, top-quality instruction and measurable student achievement.

The breadth and depth of our portfolio allows us to provide complete, integrated solutions for both traditional schools andnew technology-driven educational models such as hybrid andonline schools. That makes EdisonLearning a partner that can meet current needs, and provide continuity into the future as the learning environment evolves.

The EdisonLearning DifferenceCollaborative partnerships is where EdisonLearning stands apart. Our engagement style is built on the principle of partnering with our clients to meet all of their needs and achievement goals. It’s the only really effective way to create solutions that work in an environment as complex as a school.

Successful outcomes also depend on customized solutions that are up to task. That’s why our portfolio is so robust and adaptable – to give our partners the resources they need to meet their unique requirements. We are able to account for local needs such as labor relations, desired degree of district involvement, and government requirements. EdisonLearning has the industry’s most comprehensive and integrated set of offerings, more extensive and ongoing support, demonstrated achievement results, and proven, sustainable models for improvement.

As essential as these underlying elements are, partnership is about much more. At the end of the day, education is a very human endeavor, one that demands exceptional dedication and involvement from every stakeholder. Only by working together in true partnership can we achieve our common goal: preparing our children for the future.

School DesignsA comprehensive whole

school experience.

K-8High School

Alliance™

Alliance High SchoolDistrict Alliance

Learning Force™

Summer Journey™

eAcademyeCourses

eSchoolware

Achievement ServicesA suite of tools and support

that delivers sustainable school improvement.

Extended EducationExtra help designed to complement the school day in an engaging way.

OnlineCurriculum, technology and

best practices for online learning environments.

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Source: EdisonLearning Annual Report on Student Achievement, 2009

Results that matterAt EdisonLearning our priorities are the same as yours, to offer every child a world-class education that will teach them to think and prepare them to succeed in the face of life’s challenges. EdisonLearning is fi rmly committed to providing achievement results that students, parents and communities rightly expect. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished working hand-in-hand with our partners across the nation.

In engagement after engagement, we’ve shown how the EdisonLearning approach can make a difference. A difference not only in terms of raising achievement scores to meet legislative requirements or make the best use of scarce resources, but where it really counts: in the lives of the children themselves.

Find out moreFor more information about EdisonLearning and our missionto inspire students to think, learn, and succeed, please visitwww.edisonlearning.com, call us at 1-877-I-CAN-LEARN(1-877-422-6532), or email us at information@edisonlearning.com.

Working together, we can help every student achieve!

Improved AchievementEdisonLearning partner schools have experienced remarkable gains in critical measures of student achievement. Here’s how, together, we’ve helped transform education for thousands of our nation’s children.

In the school year ending in 2009, students in EdisonLearning schools have made proven, statistically signifi cant gains in reading and math.

Average Gain in Percentage Points of Students Meeting or Exceeding Standards

“Achievement is up and staying up. From curriculum to assessment to professional development to finances, Edison[Learning] has been an invaluable partner in helping us improve.”

-PeterMehas,FormerSuperintendentFresno,California

“Accountability and mastery are two attributes that I demand for our students when searching for online courses; EdisonLearning’s eCourses are centered around those two ideals and provide a product that is interactive, easy to navigate, and still holds the students to high levels of learning…”

-AndrewMaoury,UpperSchoolAcademyDirectorRenaissanceAcademyPhoenixville,PA

“EdisonLearning’s high expectations for student learning, relentless commitment to building local capacity for improving classroom instruction, and the outstanding customer service provided by both the Hawaii-based and Headquarters teams continue to exceed expectations.”

-RonnNozoe,ComplexAreaSuperintendentHawaiiDepartmentofEducation

“My sixth grader’s reading has improved dramatically, and I’ve watched her academic performance go sky high!”

-Parent,NewYorkCityEdisonLearningPartnerSchool

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