Edison Schools and the Privatization of K-12 Public Education: A Legal and Policy Analysis
Solomon, Lewis D.
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Abstract
This Article examines the private takeover of the management of K-12 publicly funded schools. It focuses on one particular educational management organization, Edison Schools. This Article examines the situation in Philadelphia's public schools and the efforts of a local school reform commission to revitalize K-12 education. It goes on to look into the personalities of those who started and today run Edison Schools, analyze Edison Schools financial position, and discuss the structured educational approach Edison Schools uses in it schools.
This Article addresses the policy considerations behind the efforts to privatize public schools. It concludes that while Edison Schools does not currently turn a profit, the Edison Model could revolutionize K-12 education.