Before we give up on the next average student or evict a child from the classroom, remember Thomas Edison and his mother. If it hadn’t been for Nancy Edison, we might all still be in the dark.

Below are some cool facts about Thomas Edison: 1. Thomas Edison was homeschooled by his mother Thomas Edison's education was largely unconventional. He was introduced to reading, writing ...

Thomas Alva Edison was born in 1847 in MIlan, Ohio. He attended a formal school for only a few months and was instead homeschooled by his mother, a former school teacher. He read extensively and ...

Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, on February 11, 1847. Edison’s father, Samuel, was a shingle maker and land speculator, while his mother, Nancy, kept house and taught young Edison at home.

Indeed, it’s been 100 years since his last visit – but his presence is felt around every corner. IF YOU GO: Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum Where: The museum, comprised of the birthplace home ...

Read more: An education in Thomas Edison’s early life, at his birthplace home in Milan, Ohio Originally occupied by Edison colleague Ezra Gilliland, the guest house eventually became an ...