From a floating structure to glass cubes and a school built like an office, students around the world are learning in innovative, unconventional environments. Chalkboards and rows of desks have made way for creatively designed buildings that foster collaboration and big-picture thinking, and some even preserve precious natural resources and help solve social issues.
While the most powerful thing in the universe is the human mind, a little outside inspiration can do wonders. Take our photo tour of the world's most innovative schools to find out what the future of education looks like.