He is known as the "father of American spirit" and a great inventor, scientist and educator. He attended Princeton High School in Newark, New Jersey, and founded Edison Lab in Philadelphia on 1876. He has published many books, including The Invention of the Light Bulb, Natural Science and Invention: A Guide to Children's Science and Modern Electricity. Edison's educational philosophy emphasizes practical discovery as a teaching method and attaches importance to students' practical activities in order to cultivate students' innovative ability and creative thinking. He believes that education should create an environment conducive to students' development to help them realize their dreams. He believes that education should focus on students' practical ability, not just theoretical knowledge. Edison's educational thought is deeply valued by contemporary educators and affects our educational system.

Thomas Edison's educational concept makes us deeply realize that education is not only to impart knowledge, but also to cultivate students' creativity and practical ability. In today's education system, we pay more attention to students' practical ability and cultivate students' innovative ability and creative thinking through various practical activities. Only by giving students the opportunity to participate in practical activities can they truly master what they have learned, exert their creativity and realize their dreams.