NBC News is gearing up for this year’s Education Nation Summit, which is part of its year-round initiative to raise awareness and promote debate about improving American education. This year, the Summit will be October 6-8, with coverage of the Summit and education issues on NBC News broadcasts and websites October 4-11. The 2013 Summit theme is “What It Takes” to prepare students for success in college, career, and beyond. Topics that will be discussed at the summit include: “It Takes a Great Start,” “It Takes Empowered Students” and “It Takes Well-Trained Teachers.” Education Nation is seeking the parent’s perspective