EdisonLearning Partner Schools Aid Haiti Relief

Partnership Schools Step Up to Aid Haiti’s Earthquake Victims

EdisonLearning’s Eight Core Values are important components of the school design deployed in our partnership schools all over the county.  Recently, a number of the schools put into practice the Core Value of Compassion as they sought to provide assistance to the victims of the Haitian earthquake.  In total, EdisonLearning partnership schools raised more than $11,700 in financial contributions that went directly to Haitian relief efforts, as well as thousands more in needed food and clothing items.  This remarkable effort is the result of the dedication and generosity of following schools:

The students at the Duluth Edison Charter Schools held numerous fund raisers including “Change for Haiti” which raised over $700.  In addition, the student council of Washburn Academy collected first aid items, baby formula, rice, beans, protein bars, toothbrushes, and much more.

At Renaissance Academy in Phoenixville, PA, teachers offered class time to learn more about earthquakes, Haiti and crisis management. But, they went much further. Over 1,000 members of the Renaissance Academy community - teachers, staff, students and families held a Solidarity Walk and collected more than $2,400.

A call to action for Dayton Leadership Academies’ staff, students and parents was made in response to the devastation in Haiti.  Operation Haiti was rolled out at both Dayton View and Dayton Liberty Campuses, where students were encouraged to have open discussions to alleviate any fears or apprehensions.  During the 2nd quarter awards programs, parents were invited to donate and continue dialogue with their student(s). 

The students of Derrick Thomas Academy launched the “Save for Haiti” campaign, and collected $1,816.42.  The extent of the school’s commitment needs to be framed in the fact that the 923 urban student population, of which 86% receives free or reduced lunch, garnered the means to assist the people of Haiti.

Andrew Wilson Charter School, in partnership with the YMCA, collected supplies and donations for earthquake relief.

The students of the Harriet Tubman Charter School in the Bronx held a fundraiser and collected $2,035 for the earthquake victims – an amount that will be matched dollar for dollar by The Prince Hall Foundation – Haitian Relief Fund.

Drew Tuomey and his 7th grade science/math class raised money by visiting other classrooms at Edison Charter Academy in San Francisco. By the end of their one week effort, they had raised $1200. Edison Charter Academy is a school with a large percentage of children in poverty, but these children and their children gave unselfishly to those less fortunate than themselves. The $1200 was donated to Doctors without Borders.

The students and staff of Omar D. Blair Charter School in Denver came together with one purpose in mind, to demonstrate our Core Values with a plan of action.  The students and staff agreed to donate at least $1.00 per student and each staff member agreed to donate the cost of a morning cup of Starbucks.  Student Council members visited classes asking everyone to come together behind this cause and “Make It Happen!” At the end of their efforts, the school donated $1,604.10 to the American Red Cross.