From the journal: "Authors in this issue of the Standard suggest myriad ways in which communities can be force multipliers for ensuring that all children are engaged in learning and prepared to thrive as adults. Their articles examine the roles of students, families, business leaders, tribal leaders, out-of-school time providers, and other community nonprofits in supporting preK-12 education systems. And they offer ways in which state leaders can foster more of the productive partnerships that are forming across the country."