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Thomas Edison High School
Philadelphia, PA
Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Ta-Nehisi Coates writes how "The classroom was a jail of other people's interests. The library was open, unending, free." Thank you for opening the gateways to self and community knowledge that have been historically sealed shut. I cannot wait to share the books with all my students.
I plan to begin this January with Michelle Alexander's "New Jim Crow" where we will begin exploring the historical ramifications of systemic racism and continue on to "Between the World & Me".”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Washburn

I teach close to 30 bright-eyed, bushy-tailed freshmen. These young scholars are quite special, having self-elected to enroll in AVID. This Gear-Up sponsored program focuses on preparing "at-risk" students for college readiness and success in a global society with instruction in study and organizational skills. Data shows that students enrolled in AVID not only enroll in college at higher rates but score significant higher gains throughout high school. 75% of Edison's student population is Latino while the remaining 25% is African American. According to district data,100% of students identify as being economically disadvantaged. We also boast of high percentage of English language learners. Edison experiences many of the hardships of under-resourced urban schools including violence, few teachers and support staff, crowded classrooms, few supplies, few mental health resources, and a high dropout rate

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