Schools aren't just places where students cram facts into their brains. At their best, they are awe-inspiring places that people love to spend time in.
Around the US, beautiful schools from Seattle, Washington to Birmingham, Alabama create vibrant spaces for molding young minds.
Here are some of the most eye-catching schools the country has to offer.
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In Birmingham, Alabama, the Indian Springs school allows kids to study both inside and outside. In 2016, the American Institute of Architects awarded it an Education Facilities Design Award, in part for its plant-lined elevated walkways.
Architects: Lake Flato Architects
The 350-acre boarding and day school blends in with nature to create a calming learning environment with plenty of light.
Henderson Hopkins School, an elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, mimics the look of East Baltimore's brick row houses.
Architects: Rogers Partners
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