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EdisonLearning Adds New Charter Schools to National NetworkManny Martinez Middle School in Denver, CO; Helen Thackston Middle School in York, PA & Provost Academy South Carolina Online High School Open for Classes this Fall Columbia, S.C. Two new charter middle schools and a statewide online charter high school will join EdisonLearning's national network of schools when the 2009-2010 school year begins this fall. The Manny Martinez Middle School in Denver, Colorado; the Helen Thackston Middle School in York, Pennsylvania; and Provost Academy South Carolina will join EdisonLearning's current partners, which include 120 schools in 24 states. Dr. Joseph Wise, EdisonLearning's chief education officer said, "The diversity of EdisonLearning's newest schools reflect the changing role of charters and the many different ways these schools are working with states, districts, families and students to offer high quality education solutions." "Two of the new charter schools represent an expansion of our current work in each of these communities, and we are honored that our partners in Denver and York are supportive and confident of our ability to create dynamic and supportive learning environments," Dr. Wise said, "and Provost Academy is bringing students and parents in South Carolina a new online educational choice, built on a powerful tradition of proven results and innovation in public school education." Provost Academy South Carolina is a new state-authorized public online school that is free of charge to residents of South Carolina, and offers high school students the choice of an engaging, adaptable and quality online-learning experience. Students work toward a regular public high school diploma - recognized by colleges and employers. "PASC provides the state of South Carolina with the resources it needs to take advantage of the growing popularity of online learning," said Peter Brown, president of Colite International in Columbia and chairman of the Provost Academy South Carolina board. In Denver, the Martinez Middle School will be the third EdisonLearning partnership school, joining the Omar D. Blair School and the Wyatt-Edison Charter School. Also in Colorado, EdisonLearning is helping increase student achievement for 1,400 students in 236 rural school districts through its academic tutoring program - Learning Force. Further, EdisonLearning is working with 56 schools in 3 districts as part of a statewide Colorado pilot program to close the achievement gap among African-American, Hispanic and Native American students. "Educators throughout Colorado have access to a proven school design and the systems, tools, and training to help meet academic goals and build capacity for long-term student achievement," Dr. Wise said. In York, PA, the Thackston Middle School joins the Lincoln Charter Elementary School as an EdisonLearning partner. Over the past eight years, Lincoln has been the fastest improving school in York City, and has progressed from being one of lowest performing, to one of the highest. "As a result of the solid academic improvement and performance by the students of Lincoln, more than 300 families requested the creation of a middle school," Dr. Wise said. Additional School Information: Provost Academy South Carolina is a new state-authorized public online school that is free of charge to residents of South Carolina, and offers high school students the choice of an engaging, adaptable and quality online learning experience. Students work toward their regular public high school diploma - recognized by colleges and employers. Dr. Darrell Johnson, most recently the Superintendent for the Orangeburg, South Carolina, Consolidated School District 4, will serve as Executive Director. Highlighting his career as a school administrator, Dr. Johnson was an early pioneer and supporter of virtual education. "Provost Academy offers the student an individualized the type of learning," Dr. Johnson said. "As a parent, and as an educator, I believe that this program is one of the finest online education programs available anywhere, because it allows for a voice and a choice." Manny Martinez Middle School - Denver, Colorado Helen Garcia, a parent at West High School who was initially against the space-sharing plan, said that she now believes it has advantages. "Their eighth-grade will feed into ours," Garcia said. "By listening to some of the programs that EdisonLearning offers, I believe both schools will benefit, and all the parents do agree on that." The Martinez Middle School, will serve students in Grade 6-8, and is named in honor of the longtime community activist Manny Martinez. Mr. Martinez was well known as the founder of Brothers Redevelopment Agency, the former president of the Denver Community Development Corporation, and a supporter of Metro Organizations for People, a faith-based group that worked with churches and schools throughout Denver. The principal for Martinez Middle School will be Patty Gonzales. Principal Gonzales was born and raised in Denver and graduated from Lincoln High School. She began her education career as an elementary school teacher in the Denver Public School system. Helen Thackston Charter School - York, Pennsylvania The Reverend Rossum said, "The Thackston School will serve as a model for other schools in our area, by offering a unique, service learning curriculum that teaches students community-based problem-solving, focused on the theme of Homeland Security. It is our belief, that young people should not only be prepared academically, but they should be prepared to take active roles in their community and the workforce- to be contributing members of society." The principal for the Thackston School will be Jamy Jackson. Principal Jackson is a lifelong resident of York, who began her education career as an elementary school teacher in the York City Schools, and later served as principal of the Lincoln Charter School. EdisonLearning is the nation's leading public school innovator and partner for school districts and charter schools serving more than 350,000 children in 24 states and the UK. We work with school leaders and communities to provide solutions that inspire students to think, learn, and succeed - and prepare them to meet their full potential and the expectations of the 21st century workplace. Contact: Michael Serpe |
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