Edison Elementary School

The gift Edison gives our children cannot be measured - the mental flexibility to think in two different languages from kindergarten on. And the sense of community is wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

Our older son went to Edison as is in 6th grade at JAMS now. His Spanish is wonderful and he can read practically anything in English or Spanish. Our older son is in 1st grade and getting tremendous added value out of the bilingual curriculum. For both of them, learning in 2 languages has helped them refine listening skills and requires them to think more before they answer questions. Edison is a wonderful school with outstanding teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Just love what Edison is doing for my grandchildren.

We LOVE Edison. My daughter is in 2nd grade and can read, write, and converse in Spanish, in spite of her parents not speaking the language at all. The community of staff, families and students is beautiful and dedicated to the goal of having a great education experience for all the children. Everyone here feels lucky to be here. The principal is the very best, she is an amazing communicator and you can see her pride in the school and children at every event, because she attends them all.
--Submitted by a parent

The school has a Spanish-immersion program that has the students speaking Spanish in a few short months. It's incredible. The principal is excellent and the overall community is the best!
--Submitted by a parent

I volunteer here and i love this school, the kids are great and the staff is friendly and very disciplinary when they have to be to make sure the students are able to learn without any interruptions. Its a multi-cultural school with mostly free or reduced lunch students but everyone tries to get involved when they are able to do so

We have two children at the school, and they are very different. Both, however, are exceedingly happy to go to Edison every morning. The dedication of the teachers is immense, and the Principal is, I think, the strongest in the District. Our scores reflect that. Though a small school, it is intensely diverse, something we are very thankful for.
--Submitted by a parent

I think Edison is an outstanding school. Our principal is a wonderful caring leader and the community is fabulous. Furthermore, the teachers are life-long learners that model a great attitude toward second language acquisition and learning. I am vey happy that my daughter attends this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Edison is the best think that has happened to my family, we are traveling to Spain this summer since my Kinder and 1st grade kids can already converse comfortably in Spanish. The teachers are amazing and truly love the children. It feels like a family. We have been given extra help in areas we need as well.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a model for all schools in America. All graduates leave the school speaking two languages perfectly, they learn about other cultures outside of the United States. In an increasingly globalized world, all American parents should be trying to teach their children about other cultures. It's only shortfall are the standardized tests that are, unfortunately, a requisite of California public schools curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent