Project Information

for
Evaluation of the Edison Project (NEA)
04/02/1999 - 06/30/2000

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Project Type:Evaluation 
Brief Description:The Evaluation Center is examining the impact of The Edison Project schools on student learning. The Edison Project, one of the largest educational management organizations that operates public schools in the U.S., manages 51 contract and charter schools in 12 states. The study is focusing on 12 schools that have been operated by The Edison Project for at least 3 years. Center researchers are evaluating existing research and evaluation on the impact of Edison schools, comparing student achievement at Edison schools with state and national norms and local district schools, and developing and analyzing case studies for each of the 12 Edison schools being examined.
Prime Contractor:National Education Association
Contact Person(s): Gary Miron