Our students-and their parents-have experienced firsthand the difference that Edison makes. We are proud that the majority of our students receive their diplomas, and choose to continue their education at a community college, trade school or a four-year college.

We are even prouder of the fact that these young men and women come to see themselves as successful, worthwhile people, fully capable of accomplishing their goals despite their learning differences.

We've included a few, of what are many, quotes from students and parents about their Edison experience.

"It's probably been said so many times before, but I am compelled to say it again. Thank God for you and the TAE staff! Life just keeps getting better for S. and our family as whole! S. is finally feeling successful. She is maturing socially and academically. She loves her school, her teachers and her new friends. You said that you have no magic key, but you were wrong. Your magic key is commitment to the success of all the kids. You've found a way to help all the kids feel successful and consequently they will keep trying. Please let your staff know how much we appreciate their dedication, commitment and hard work. They are an awesome group of people. Blessings to you all."

-S.L.

"Enrolling my son at Thomas Edison gave me permission to appreciate and enjoy him. He is so much more than a boy with learning disabilities. He is kind, caring, sensitive and fun. I was so focused on his learning problems and failure at school before he entered Edison, I wasn't able to see all the neat things about him. He is a wonderful kid."

-D.L.'s Mother

"After they tested J. in public school, the psychologist for the school district told us he would be a D student. "Well, Ms. R., someone has to be the D student." I told her that this was unacceptable. Well, I wish they could see him now. He has a 3.6 GPA, he loves school and he knows he is smart and capable. If I have to get on my hands and knees and scrub floors to keep him at Edison, I will. His counselor sees what a difference this has made in J. He is no longer constantly frustrated. Edison makes a difference for J., but also for everyone in J.'s life who cares about him."

-J.R.'s Grandmother

"They told us that our son would never achieve in school, that he wouldn't amount to anything. He is a straight-A student at Edison, accomplished his Eagle Scout Award (the highest award in Scouting), holds a job and is an honest hardworking teenager. We are so proud of him."

-M.H.'s Father

A 20-year study identified six key factors that differentiate successful LD students from unsuccessful LD students*. They are: goal setting, self-awareness, perseverance, emotional coping strategies, support systems and pro-activity. The study determined that these characteristics "may have a greater influence on success than even such factors as academic achievement, gender, socio-economic status, ethnicity, and even intelligence quotient (IQ)." We actively work on all of these areas throughout the four years that our students attend Edison.