The schools will be networked so that children in different regions can work together. Curriculum materials will be flexible and responsive to teachers' needs. The Project will have electronic libraries, multimedia offerings, and video documentaries. But technology in the hands of a great teachers can help to make a great school. Both art and technology are central to the Edison Project's design.
Art is a part of the core curriculum, both in practice and appreciation.
For instance, every child will learn to play a musical instrument, students will sing together, and they will learn music history. All children will have visual art and music classes five times a week, as often as they will study mathematics. The curriculum has been so designed because there are several studies that suggest a significant correlation between children who study music and high SAT scores. There is also evidence of a correlation, albeit less strong, between the visual arts and higher test scores. That is why charcoal, crayons, clay, and computers will be available in the classroom to all the students and teachers as well as to the community.