A blueprint for how parents may stop worrying about their children’s long term and start helping them plan it, in the cofounder and CEO of 1 of America’s state-of-the-art public-school networks

“A treasure trove of deeply practical knowledge that accords with everything I understand about how children thrive.”-Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit

An educator and mom, Diane Tavenner cofounded the first Summit school in 2003. Summit Public about Prepared: What Children Need for a Fulfilled Life Schools has won national reputation because 99 percent of Summit learners get into a four-year university, and Summit learners finish university at double the national typical. However in a radical departure in the environments made by the faculty admissions arms race, Summit learners aren’t centered on competing using their classmates for search rankings or test ratings. Instead, learners spend their days solving real-world problems and developing the skills of self-direction, cooperation, and reflection, all of which prepare them to succeed in college, thrive in today’s office, and lead a secure and fulfilled life.

Today, a large number of educators, tens of thousands of students, and hundreds of colleges across thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia possess embraced the Summit model.

Through personal stories and the hard-earned lessons of Summit’s extraordinary team of educators and diverse students, Diane Tavenner shares the underlying learning philosophies and unconventional wisdom that result in all children being prepared for school and life.

Advance compliment for Prepared

“In a global filled with lots of parenting advice, Prepared slashes through the sound, supplying a no-nonsense guide for raising curious, confident kids. Diane shares the trick sauce behind Summit’s achievement and how exactly we could make sure that all children can possess the same opportunity.”-Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools

“Prepared is compelling and actionable. It tells the story of why most of us must do this function. We must prepare every child, not allow good fortune or circumstance to dictate their future-and ours.”-Dr. Priscilla Chan, CEO from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, pediatrician, and mom

“Diane Tavenner is one of the leading thinkers in education today-her energy and insights are infectious. There is absolutely no one easier to believe big in what children need, and who can roll-up her sleeves to create it happen.”-Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy