Education is evolving at a faster pace than any other period in recent history. There’s a growing awareness among educators and families that today’s curriculum needs to evolve to meet tomorrow’s reality. Beyond tools and technology, students need to develop new skills to solve tough problems, collaborate effectively, and express ideas in new ways.

To better understand these changes, Google for Education partnered with a global team of researchers and analysts to examine evidence-based shifts in classroom education.

To help get people excited about this study, we worked with an incredible team of artists to show the journey of a pencil. A metaphor for our students across the world and for the trends Google for Education found. We see our little pencil navigate mazes, mountains and ultimately come to find its true purpose.

Check out the full study at g.co/futureoftheclassroom