Hanson Earl Schl, 4000 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201, US

Founded in 1992, Edison Schools is comprised of educators and individuals from the United States and the United Kingdom. It partners with a range of school districts, charter boards and states to help create great schools and programs that help students reach their potential. The organization develops various research-based school designs and curricula, achievement management solutions, and professional development and extended-learning programs. Edison Schools offers services to more than 285,000 students in over 15 states, the District of Columbia and the United Kingdom. With a location in Rock Island, Ill., it supports Edison Alliance, which is a comprehensive program for driving student achievement in underperforming schools.