Gary Schools Commits to Roosevelt Students as
EdisonLearning announces Departure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2020

(Gary, IND) – The Gary Community School Corporation received notice that effective at the end of the school year, EdisonLearning will end its partnership as joint overseer of Theodore Roosevelt College and Career Academy. Interim Emergency Manager Dr. Paige McNulty offered the following statement:

“In light of EdisonLearning’s decision to end its partnership with the district in the joint oversight of Theodore Roosevelt College and Career Academy (TRCCA), our focus is on the needs of the students. Our team is already at work exploring options, and we will be reaching out to the school community as we develop plans. Roosevelt is a giant pillar in Gary’s history, and we will take great care in making decisions that are both logical and beneficial to all who are impacted.

Regular updates will be provided as this transition unfolds. Our highest priority is getting this right for the students impacted, who have already experienced a lot of changes over the past year. We applaud them for their resilience and commit to doing everything possible to support them during this time.”

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All media inquiries should be directed to Chelsea Whittington at cwhittington@garycsc.k12.in.us.