Light bulbs switch on daily at EdisonLearning (formerly Edison Schools). The firm works with school districts and administrators to help improve school performance. It manages the operations of public and charter K-12 schools, ranging from curriculum decisions to community relations. EdisonLearning focuses on retaining quality teachers, engaging students and families, creating individualized instruction, and achievement-driven management. The company also provides online tutoring programs, hybrid instructional environments, and school design. EdisonLearning serves more than 450,000 students through partnerships with almost 400 schools in 25 states, the UK, and Abu Dhabi. The company was founded in 1992.