Welcome to Thomas Edison Charter School

We are a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school in Delaware dedicated to educating and elevating every student, every day, to attend the best high schools and colleges. No Excuses!

TECS Videos

TECS Board Statement - 09/22/2017

9/22/2017

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Letter to Parents/Guardians

9/21/2017

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Leadership Day - April 28th

3/23/2017

Come visit as we showcase our leaders of today and tomorrow

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Thomas Edison is the best place to have your children . My oldest destiny smith has been going her since KN , all the other kids had to follow suit because of the curriculum and the knowledge that they lay on the children. Never have I pushed so h...

Deeply Noturfool Smith
Great school, with an excellent principal, who knows how to relate to children.

Dele Johnson

Thank you @FirstBook and @JohnCarneyDE for helping our students start the year off great! @Principal_EL… https://t.co/hXSqRMTGBa posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 32 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: Beginning day @EdisonCharter 1st Leadership Day! #LeaderInMe #DECharters #Opportunity #4EveryChild #netDE #eduDE https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 150 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: @GMA Leadership Day at Thomas Edison Charter today! Mayor @MikePurzycki will be speaking to student leaders of future! #U… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 150 days ago
We are so happy to have you as our leader and are very excited for our students tomorrow! Can't wait for them to me… https://t.co/Atw8pu20Sm posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 150 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: 24 hours until our first @franklincovey @TheLeaderinMe Leadership Day! Student speeches about 7-Habits and a visit from t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 150 days ago
RT @LintonsFoods: Look at all of their Chess Tournament Trophies! 🏆 Lintons rewarded two lucky students with chess sets during #NationalBre… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 150 days ago
RT @ajtjsch: @EdisonCharter @ServiamDE @NativityPrepDE @ odyssey charter school we are excited to host you at THE 🐝 #SpellingBee https://t.… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 215 days ago
RT @FSSquash_Wilmo: ~ @FSSquash_Wilmo @SASDelaware squashers rockin' it! thxthx mr. taylor & your awesome team! @EdisonCharter #urbansquash… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 283 days ago
RT @UDelaware: It's #BlueHens central at Wilmington's @EdisonCharter: 5 #UDel alums hired this year, adding to 7 already on staff https://t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 339 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Thanks to Wilmington PD for coming to play with our national chess champs today! Building community one kid at a time! #n… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 345 days ago
RT @rickwormeli2: @Principal_EL I finally met the one and only Salome! Wow, what a leader, and what a great faculty! Caring school, fortuna… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 394 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: This young lady heard me speak @EndicottCollege in MA years ago! She said I will teach for you one day! She's here! https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 397 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: GM! A day of deep learning and understanding the needs of all kids with Rick Wormelli @EdisonCharter @rickwormeli2 #teac… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 397 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: Each new attempt will either teach you what works or what doesn't. Learn from every one. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 404 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: Rushing through life is neither enjoyable nor effective. Slow down, spend time and resources wisely and thoughtfully. Enj… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 432 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: When failure is normative...resilience becomes second nature! #satchat #sunchat #edchat https://t.co/mPMpuT9chA https://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 436 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Congrats! #TECSClassof2016 https://t.co/GlfLj3L33t posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 477 days ago
RT @DariusJBrown: @EdisonCharter features in @delawareonline #chess @DECharterNetwrk #education #urbanschools #3rdDistrict #wilmde https://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 477 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: Effort is never wasted, even when it leads to disappointing results. For it always makes you stronger, more capable and m… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 490 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Overwhelmed by the number of staff members who came out to support our kids/staff running 5K today! #GirlsontheRun https:… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 498 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: I work with dedicated and committed staff! When you bash teachers you will have a problem with me! #satchat #sunchat http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 498 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: Keep going, keep learning, keep working and keep getting better. Every day, every effort brings you closer. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 509 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: It's Nat'l #CharterSchoolsWeek! 13,905 students in 26 #DECharters w/ over7,500 waitlisted. #Opportunity #4EveryChild h… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 510 days ago
RT @NAESP: It's officially #TeacherAppreciationWeek from May 2 - 6. How will you #ThankATeacher? https://t.co/dnepqdg33B posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 510 days ago
RT @WhiteHouse: It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Join us in celebrating all the hard-working teachers in our lives. #ThankATeacher https://t.… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 510 days ago
RT @teacher_city: It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Show love & capture the great educators across Delaware. Use #ILoveDeTeachers! @StubbsSch… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 512 days ago
RT @Delawareblack: Thomas Edison, Wins Second National Chess Title in Three Years | @EdisonCharter @Principal_EL https://t.co/piEwnF2epI posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 513 days ago
RT @teacher_city: Congrats to the scholars at Edison Charter-2016 National Chess Champions @EdisonCharter: @Principal_EL #netde https://t.c… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 515 days ago
RT @DEDeptofEd: Congrats to the national chess champions at @EdisonCharter under leadership of @Principal_EL https://t.co/xlNtsERgr8 #netde… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 520 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: When your kids come home from Chess Nationals and they are greeted by Police and Fire Department and their friends! https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 523 days ago
Thanks to you and the men and women in uniform who serve our community! We appreciate all you do! #FDIC2016 #netde https://t.co/9w8UFomAW2 posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 523 days ago
Thank you for all your support! It was so awesome and such a great experience for our students! https://t.co/xfJsQcFCys posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 523 days ago
On way home! Thanks Delaware for showing our 2016 National Chess Champions love! @Principal_EL #netde #Education https://t.co/6CVRbb0Hpp posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 524 days ago
On way home! Thanks @CrackerBarrel for great breakfast & showing our @USChess National Champs love! @Principal_EL https://t.co/jybCq1zhgU posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 524 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: We won! Hard fought battle but my students tied for first place at the national chess championship! Thanks! #sunchat http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 524 days ago
RT @USChess: Read the recap of the historic 2016 Junior High Chess Championship!https://t.co/WcaCg2rhVj posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 525 days ago
Thank you for your hospitality and making our kids feel so special! @Principal_EL #FDIC2016 https://t.co/WVsYPm6X63 posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 525 days ago
We're so proud of Eric! Way to Go! @Principal_EL https://t.co/R3LVifEI6M posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 525 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Trip to Indy smooth! Kids played some chess for the people in Cracker Barrel during breakfast! They were impressed! https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 526 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Trip to Indy smooth! Kids played chess for folks in Cracker Barrel during breakfast! They were impressed! #satchat https:… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 526 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: 3 teams from school at chess nationals! Two in 1st place and other in 2nd! Gonna be very stressful weekend! #satchat http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 526 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Went to bed dejected after tough loss last night! Woke up still in 1st place! Chess Nationals! Look at God! #satchat http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 526 days ago
Thanks @FOX29philly for visiting with the chess team! We loved having you! https://t.co/XAn75VOS7o @Principal_EL posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 536 days ago
Local Students Gear Up For National Chess Championship https://t.co/445q1wAc9y @Principal_EL posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 538 days ago
RT @RahelCBS3: Think u can beat a 6th grader @ chess? I apparently can not. The team from our area heading to ntl champs @ 6 #CBS3 https://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 539 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Awesome meeting @RahelCBS3 who played chess with our kids today and learned about our program! The best! Can't wait for… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 539 days ago
RT @DelaCORELeaders: Chess is the game of choice at Thomas Edison https://t.co/zQUFIRCK17 @EdisonCharter @Principal_EL Some of Wilmington's… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 543 days ago
RT @DariusJBrown: @EdisonCharter @Principal_EL #chess #wilmde https://t.co/ZgPnxaUGXB posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 543 days ago
Chess is the game of choice at Thomas Edison https://t.co/K38d1lmMrL via @delawareonline posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 543 days ago
RT @DEDeptofEd: See Sec. Godowsky play chess at Edison & learn how you can help chess team travel to Nationals: https://t.co/TrPggn7GTR @Pr… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 549 days ago
RT @MelissaBriannaF: @Principal_EL thank you for the morning inspiration: "Leadership is measured by what you do when no one is looking." h… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 550 days ago
RT @MelissaBriannaF: Edison PTO Pres Charity Johnson takes a selfie w/ @DEDeptofEd Godowsky. Her senior, an alum, is in MPHS's IB program h… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 550 days ago
RT @DEDeptofEd: Sec Godowsky re Edison as "all in this together - not just a program - it's about people." @Principal_EL. See video: https:… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 550 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: @EdisonCharter students leading @DEDeptofEd Secretary on tour. #DECharters #Opportunity #4EveryChild https://t.co/zzr6… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 551 days ago
RT @KendallMassett: @DEDeptofEd Sec Godowsky about to be schooled in chess by @EdisonCharter students! #Opportunity #4EveryChild #netDE htt… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 551 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: @DEDeptofEd Sec Godowsky, Thank You for visiting @EdisonCharter today! #DECharters #Opportunity #4EveryChild https://t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 551 days ago
RT @KendallMassett: @EdisonCharter chess team w/@DEDeptofEd Secretary & @Principal_EL #DECharters #Opportunity #4EveryChild #netDE https://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 551 days ago
RT @edweekevents: #Thanks for making today’s @TopSchoolJob’s eXPO possible, @EdisonCharter! #RT and #SpreadtheWord! https://t.co/i3GAX8ICKe posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 570 days ago
RT @michelejgivens: Connect w #Delaware K12 schools looking for great educators @TopSchoolJobs 3/3 online job fair @EdisonCharter & more ht… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 571 days ago
Help Send Our Chess Team to Nationals! https://t.co/4dlTJmtvwI via @gofundme posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 577 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Please help my girls make it to chess nationals in Indy! #GirlsinSTEM #GirlPower #NetDE https://t.co/W785LNYkkv https:/… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 579 days ago
We're raising money to Send Our Chess Team to Nationals! Click to Donate: https://t.co/Vu7vZfzmwQ via @gofundme posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 582 days ago
RT @kenwhytock: "Students are more motivated academically when they have a positive relationship with their teacher." https://t.co/IyqDr4Gn… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 582 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: First Move alum is selected one of top 50.. 12 year-old girls in the nation! Congrats Maddy! @AF4C_FirstMove #chess https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 582 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Saturday Academy! Headed for Penn State and not the state pen! Analyzing chess before reading and math! #satchat https://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 582 days ago
We're raising money to Send Our Chess Team to Nationals! Click to Donate: https://t.co/Vu7vZfhL8g via @gofundme posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 584 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Please help my girls make it to chess nationals in Indy! #GirlsinSTEM #Blackgirlsrock https://t.co/W785LNYkkv https://t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 584 days ago
Check it out https://t.co/GZJgvQDLrN posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 586 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Congrats Maddy for making USCF top 100 chess players in North America--12 year old girls! #1 in DE & MD! #girlpower https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 587 days ago
Due to the prediction of snow later, After-Care will be cancelled today, Feb 9th. All students will be dismissed at regular time (4:00pm). posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 594 days ago
TECS will be on a 2-hour delay Wed, Jan 27th. All students will be dismissed at 4pm. Students in our After-Care will be dismissed at 6pm. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 607 days ago
Due to the inclement weather & road conditions, Thomas Edison Charter School will be closed on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 609 days ago
Due to snow and inclement weather conditions, Thomas Edison Charter School will be closed on Monday, January 25, 2016. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 610 days ago
RT @litfests: Promise. "However crazy my life is in 2016 I will read out loud to my children every night". #willreadtomychild https://t.co/… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 635 days ago
RT @DariusJBrown: #CitytoWork #WorkingNeighborhoods @wilmingtondegov @WilmCityCouncil #jobfair #jobsearch #wilmde #netde https://t.co/Le2qZ… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 635 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: Proud 2 advocate 4 'Warriors'! Need more @lytescholars programs & @EdisonCharter schools #Opportunity #4EveryChild ht… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 650 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: @DECharterNetwrk @KendallMassett @EdisonCharter Students featured in Main Line Today Magazine! #netde https://t.co/095… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 650 days ago
RT @DECharterNetwrk: @Principal_EL Excited families will get to talk to you about @EdisonCharter tomorrow! #Opportunity #4EveryChild https:… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 660 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: Imagine the good and valuable things with such great passion and purpose that they far outweigh any doubts or fears you m… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 679 days ago
RT @MathAngelFlores: Kudos TECS team for a successful Family Math Night. #mathnight @Principal_EL @Principal_EL https://t.co/xt2vG1FW4A htt… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 681 days ago
RT @MathAngelFlores: Fractional Me Project https://t.co/moenCDXSTh #math @EdisonCharter https://t.co/ZMi8HzHj2w posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 681 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Awesome Family Math Night tonight! Thanks to @MathAngelFlores and my staff for a great job! Parents showed up tonight! Pi… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 682 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Success only comes before work in dictionary! Congrats to chess students! 1st place in ES...MS & HS sections in MD! https… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 686 days ago
RT @DelawareToday: Improvements in Wilmington’s education landscape portend big things for students—and for the life of the city. https://t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 694 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: Much violence in our city but finally a positive story on our public schools! Thanks educators in Wilmington! #netde http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 697 days ago
RT @DariusJBrown: Featured @DelawareToday Howard High School of Technology and @EdisonCharter #3rdDistrict #learningneighborhoods https://t… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 697 days ago
Wilmington: Changing Schools, Changing City @Principal_EL https://t.co/3V5ipDGj2b posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 698 days ago
Check out TECS! Way to Go! https://t.co/kYprxYUch9 posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 698 days ago
RT @SEHSadmissions: Visiting our friends at Thomas Edison Charter tonight. Looking forward to meeting some wonderful students and parents! … posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 719 days ago
RT @cbskn: What an incredible 2 days.Thomas Edison Charter in Wilmington DE. Prin El's school Salome Thomas-El author of The Immortality of… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 722 days ago
RT @WeAreTeachers: Agreed! #teachers #quote http://t.co/4mxKw7mI7d posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 749 days ago
RT @ralphmarston: A simple kindness in just one moment can have a positive impact that lasts for years and years. posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 749 days ago
RT @MathAngelFlores: My 6th graders are tweeting about their learning every http://t.co/VTQ6OgVZI5 to see them learn.@EdisonCharter #math h… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 751 days ago
RT @MathAngelFlores: The leaders in my homeroom class. They have great ideas on becoming good leaders. @EdisonCharter #7habits http://t.co/… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 757 days ago
RT @DariusJBrown: #backtoschool WELCOME BACK #3rdDistrict Howard High, @StubbsSchool @PrestigeAcademy @EdisonCharter #Eastside #Charter htt… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 763 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: First week of school! Kids and staff are fired up! God has great things in store for us! #EdisonMedicine #satchat http://… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 763 days ago
How to Engage Underperforming Students | Edutopia http://t.co/iAddYEryAD #TECStips posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 763 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: One thing to have high expectations but students want to know...will you be here to help me meet those expectations? Beli… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 779 days ago
RT @Principal_EL: This should be our theme, motto & mantra this year! Every educator should take the oath! Peace & blessings! #satchat http… posted on Twitter by ThomasEdisonCharter - 779 days ago