TECA is an independent public charter school authorized by the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). The school borders the Mission and Noe Valley neighborhoods and has a full-time arts curriculum including daily instruction in Music, Drama, Art, and Physical Education, smaller class sizes, a dual-language immersion program in the lower grades, and a vibrant community. The mission of Thomas Edison Charter Academy is to nurture the artistic, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of each child so that all students become lifelong learners and innovative problem-solvers.