Although No Child Left Behind (NCLB) might have left an impression that only standardized tests and adequate yearly progress (AYP) mattered on the general public, the frustration over the narrow curricular focus also has created an opportunity in the education-policy realm, sparking conversations on what it takes to educate the whole child. This article discusses the need for schools to also focus on humanities and arts, highlights the important role that families and communities play in educating the whole child, and emphasizes the effectiveness of community schools. The focus from core academic subjects to humanities and arts could help build skills for the 21st century and provide services and support systems for social-emotional and intellectual development of children and youth. Community (or full-service) schools provide valuable lessons on how a school can help students succeed and make a positive difference in its community. Students in community schools have higher motivation for learning, better school attendance, lower suspension rates, and an overall decrease in risky behaviors.