The mission of Summit Education Initiative is to improve personal and regional prosperity through increased educational attainment. To help Summit County realize the vision and act upon its mission, Summit Education Initiative: - Articulates the major educational challenges facing the county and tracks the progress being made to address those challenges by conducting research and publicizing relevant data and findings - Encourages and facilitates collaborations designed to address those educational challenges and - Develops prototype programs that test and refine strategies for removing barriers to high educational aspiration and achievement.