Prepared
Author: Tavenner, Diane
ISBN: 9781984826541
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 14 Sep 2021
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback / softback
b>A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children's future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America's most innovative public-school networks./b>BR>BR>b>A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children's future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America's most innovative public-school networks/b>br>b>br>"A treasure trove of deeply practical wisdom that accords with everything I know about how children thrive."-Angela Duckworth, i>New York Times/i> bestselling author of i>Grit/i>/b>br>br>In 2003, DianeTavennercofoundedthefirst schoolin what would soon become one of America's most innovative public-school networks. SummitPublicSchoolshassince wonnationalrecognitionfor its exceptional outcomes-Ninety-ninepercent of studentsare accepted toafour-yearcollege, andtheygraduatefromcollege attwicethenationalaverage.br>br>But in a radical departure from the environments created by the college admissions arms race, Summit students aren't focused on competing with their classmates for rankings or test scores. Instead, students spend their days solving real-world problems and developing the skills of self-direction, collaboration, and reflection, all of which prepare them to succeed in college, thrive in today's workplace, and lead a secure and fulfilled life.br>br>Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons from Summit's exceptional team of educators and diverse students, Tavenner shares the learning philosophies underlying the Summit model and offers a blueprint for any parent who wants to stop worrying about their children's future-and start helping them prepare for it.br>br> At a time when many students are struggling to regain educational and developmental ground lost to the disruptions of the pandemic, i>Prepared/i> is more urgent and necessary than ever. b>br>/b>
ISBN: 9781984826541
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 14 Sep 2021
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback / softback
b>A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children's future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America's most innovative public-school networks./b>BR>BR>b>A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children's future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America's most innovative public-school networks/b>br>b>br>"A treasure trove of deeply practical wisdom that accords with everything I know about how children thrive."-Angela Duckworth, i>New York Times/i> bestselling author of i>Grit/i>/b>br>br>In 2003, DianeTavennercofoundedthefirst schoolin what would soon become one of America's most innovative public-school networks. SummitPublicSchoolshassince wonnationalrecognitionfor its exceptional outcomes-Ninety-ninepercent of studentsare accepted toafour-yearcollege, andtheygraduatefromcollege attwicethenationalaverage.br>br>But in a radical departure from the environments created by the college admissions arms race, Summit students aren't focused on competing with their classmates for rankings or test scores. Instead, students spend their days solving real-world problems and developing the skills of self-direction, collaboration, and reflection, all of which prepare them to succeed in college, thrive in today's workplace, and lead a secure and fulfilled life.br>br>Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons from Summit's exceptional team of educators and diverse students, Tavenner shares the learning philosophies underlying the Summit model and offers a blueprint for any parent who wants to stop worrying about their children's future-and start helping them prepare for it.br>br> At a time when many students are struggling to regain educational and developmental ground lost to the disruptions of the pandemic, i>Prepared/i> is more urgent and necessary than ever. b>br>/b>
