Teachers classroom management is built on the proven, positive methods of internationally recognized behavior expert Dr. Glenn Latham.

We encourage parents to get involved and help: whether in the classroom or organizing activities or providing school leadership. Parental involvement is a key to the success of Thomas Edison Charter Schools.

The schools use the time-tested Spalding Method. It's a phonics-based language arts program that teaches reading, writing, spelling and vocabulary. The program works great for all students because its teaching techniques are geared toward all learners: visual, auditory, and hands-on. It's also effective for students of all abilities. The Saxon Math program is taught a year ahead. (First-graders are doing second-grade math.) We believe children can achieve when the bar is set high. And they do. Saxon's advantage is that along with newly learned skills and concepts, daily lessons include reviews. Not just from week to week, but from year to year. This helps students retain what they've learned. All teachers use Spalding and Saxon, giving consistency and continuity to our curriculum -- a curriculum that exceeds state requirements.

At Thomas Edison we believe in helping children reach their full potential creatively as well. We are pleased to offer an exemplary curriculum in both visual art and music education. Both our campuses have their own orchestra, band and choir. In addition, students regularly memorize and recite poetry.

The mission of Thomas Edison Charter Schools is to provide all students the fundamental knowledge, tools, and discipline to become successful, reputable citizens in our country and to become high achievers in our ever evolving, demanding, and complex society. The mission is carried out through a stimulating academic curriculum, focused on elemental skills development, in a structured classroom environment, with strong parental involvement

Thomas Edison Charter Schools’ philosophy is to emphasize teaching basic skills and knowledge. Its purpose is to:

• Train and discipline the intellect,
• Instill a sense of pride in and respect for self, others and country,
• Equip students with the necessary skills to become decision makers, problem solvers, and lifetime learners,
• Prepare students for the outside world by challenging them to achieve standards in the classroom,
• Develop an atmosphere of respect and acceptance,
• Coordinate home and school effort in providing a solid education foundation for students.
• Prepare students for the outside world by challenging them to achieve standards in the classroom,
• Equip students with the necessary skills to become decision makers, problem solvers, and lifetime learners,
• Instill a sense of pride in and respect for self, others and country,
• Teach skills.

Instill in students an educational foundation consisting of the following:

• 1. The ability to read and spell through the use of a total phonetic program.
• 2. The ability to compute and apply in problem solving situations the essence of arithmetic, geometry, and pre-algebra.
• 3. The ability to express thoughts in precise, grammatically correct sentences and phrases.
• 4. The ability to read and comprehend the classical writings of a wide range of authors.
• 5. The ability to experience a sense of patriotism through a study of U.S. and World history and geography.
• 6. The ability to understand basic concepts in earthly, biological, chemical, and physical science.
• 7. The ability to appreciate expressions in the fine and visual arts.
• 8. The ability to recognize the importance of overall good health and physical development and know how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

The mission and goals are accomplished through the combined efforts of the governing board, school employees, parents and the students themselves. Orderliness, respect, responsibility, hard work and accountability define the character of Thomas Edison Charter Schools.

The Thomas Edison Charter Schools in North Logan and Nibley Utah were originally inspired by and patterned after the highly successful Benjamin Franklin Elementary schools in Mesa Arizona. The first Ben Franklin Elementary School opened its doors in Mesa Arizona 1978 as part of the Mesa Public School District as a ‘school of choice’.

The original Thomas Edison Charter School opened its doors in August, 2002, and began operations at its permanent 9,100 square foot North Logan facility on September 3rd, 2002. Since then, the North Logan school has expanded twice and its facility has grown to its present size of 33,500 square feet.

In September 2005, Thomas Edison Charter School – South (TECS-S) opened the doors of its 33,000 square foot facility in Nibley, Utah. In 2007, the TECS-S facility expanded to 46,000 square feet with plans to grow to 50,000 square feet later.

The combination of both campuses is authorized to enroll up to a total of 1,350 students, serving grades K-9.

The original founding parents met in March of 2001 to decide the name of the Cache Valley charter school. After considering many appropriate names they settled on Thomas Edison. They chose “Thomas Edison”, since he is one of the most famous Americans in world history, and since he will be a tremendous example for children who attend the school due to his perseverance and unstoppable spirit that led to his many successes.

A more detailed history may be found here