1) The key to success in the 21st century is education, and standards are a bridge between technologies, products/services, and markets. Whoever controls the bridge controls the future. 2) Nations that make significant investments in standards education will enjoy bright economic, political, and social futures, while nations that do not make such investments will have problematic futures. 3) An interdisciplinary approach to standards education is recommended, covering issues like technology, economics, business, trade, intellectual property, sustainability, and policy.