Agora presents the World's Best Photos of #Education2019, voted by People Worldwide 

A child's purity is captured here, when this boy was spotted roaming in the rain. His sparkling face and joyful gesture is what drew Chisti to take his picture. (Adeel Chishti/Agora)

A teacher goes out of his way to take initiative in his students' learning, even when the infrastructural support of the classroom and education system is at a bare minimum. (Amitava Chandra/Agora)

While others are busy with everyday tasks, a pilgrim sits and reads his book in the peacefulness of a mosque. (Andry Denisah/Agora)

These children were photographed finishing their homework on the street, as it was due in the nick of time. (Asad Khalid Sungkar/Agora)

This grandfather teaches the next generation how to play an instrument, while simultaneously teaching them about cultural heritage. (DEDY DHAMIYANTO/Agora)

Every child in the Madrasah education institute are orphans. With the help of many people in the community, they are given the opportunity to study. (Azim Khan Ronnie/Agora)

Archeology students discussing ancient hieroglyphs in Bursa, Turkey. (Banu Diker/Agora)

It was not difficult for Saha to get these boys to smile for the photo. Their love for school translates through the camera lens. (Sujit Saha/Agora)

This little girl is learning the traditional Indonesian art and craft of batik. (Wibowo Rahardjo/Agora)

Two young children learning how to read the holy Qur’an and becoming more familiar with their religion. (Dandi Rahman/Agora)

This man models the idea that you are never too old to keep learning. (Dikye Ariani/Agora)

Two children engaged in a book about nature, enjoying warmth and sunshine. (Dombrovskyi Oleksandr/Agora)

As the temperatures rise in Bagan, some monks come under the shade of the temples to study, read, relax, and pray. (Saw Fabian/Agora)

Children gathered around a harp, showing pure delight in the angelic instrument. (Gaukhar Yerkimbekova/Agora)

A baby attempting to read quite a thick book. We wonder what he thinks about it. (Haimei Li/Agora)

This photo portrays the differences between students of the unequal education system in Gujrat. (Hassan Majeed/Agora)

This little girl proves to us all that education does not have to be grueling work, but that it can also be a joy! (Wilson/Agora)

Education does not need to be restricted to a classroom, but can also be enjoyed in nature. These children are shown learning how to make Earth greener by planting. (Irlan Turhantoro/Agora)

Teacher and student play piano in harmony, enjoying the simple pleasure of music together. (Jan Cattaneo/Agora)

A visually-impaired child learning via his Braille System Book. This is the teaching process of the visually-challenged person. (Jayakrishnan RK/Agora)

A senior painter is photographed here teaching a junior how to paint umbrellas. (John Harris Nadeak/Agora)

Obrador states that his daughter ran from his arms straight to the bookshelf with a giant smile on her face. She gives him hope for the education of the next generation. (Enrique Planelles Obrador/Agora)

This student demonstrates how reading, studying, and learning leads to becoming a successful and wise person. (Kyaw Khaing/Agora)

Amolat communicates through this image that in this age of modern technology and mobile phones, libraries aren’t dead. They are still lively and a great place to learn. (Jovanne Amolat/Agora)

A young student comfortably sitting on a large golden structure, reading quietly. (Kyaw Myint Than/Agora)

One student teaching his peer a lesson from school. (kyimyothet/Agora)

The bright colors of the school uniforms and girl’s feet freely swinging under the table drew Hundeshagen to capture this photo. (Ruth Hundeshagen/Agora)

While other children choose to play games, these two decide to read a book together. (Myo Thet/Agora)

A child learning in her classroom, her face illuminated by natural gloomy light. (Naing Tun Win/Agora)

This photo portrays the close relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter, as she teaches her how to read and write. (Nguyen Vu Phuoc/Agora)

Education also involves sport. Learning how to be pushed down and how to get back up again is an important life lesson that this girl is facing. (Pascal Biomez/Agora)

This futuristic bookshop creates a unique and immersive environment for reading. (Patricia Soon Mei Yung/Agora)

Each day, on his way home from school, the child in the photograph pauses on the rocks. He repeats the lessons he learns in school while enjoying nature. (Pepi Perdiansyah/Agora)

A typical lecture in Myanmar. The education system has always been at a bare minimum, but is now starting to improve. (Phyo Moe/Agora)

With learning comes play. This is symbolized here, as the game of hopscotch is a symbol of initiation and education. This ancient game has existed among schoolyards for centuries. (Olivier de Lécluse/Agora)

Young monks sitting on the steps of an ancient building, reading together. (Phyu Aye Pwint/Agora)

Children surrounding a luminous globe as it lights up their smiling faces. The globe evokes learning about the planet and the environment, and makes a subtle reference to global warming. (Pranab Basak/Agora)

Making incense is a long-standing tradition in the country of Vietnam. People believe that incense is a tool used to connect people to their ancestors. Two women are pictured here carrying out this tradition. (Khánh Phan/Agora)

This photo depicts a woman who is still passionate about reading and learning, even in her old age. (Rahmad Ladae/Agora)

A little boy reading and writing in his journal, before he goes to sleep. (Robert Marrel Dela Vega/Agora)

Two boys sharing their passion for reading together. (Sahlan Kokasinta/Agora)

This boy is studying hard in his classroom in Kayin, Myanmar. (Swe Tun/Agora)

A group of students walking to class in the morning, illuminated by sunshine. (Thant Zin/Agora)

Five excited students, sitting in a field and reading together in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar. (Thet Nanda Aung/Agora)

With their mouths open in shock, these two girls learn some astonishing facts from an electrician. (Đỗ Tuấn Ngọc/Agora)

Lundberg secretly captured his daughter practicing her ABC’s, expressing her stubborn efforts to learn how to write. (Viggo Lundberg/Agora)

A child enjoying a comic book on a gloomy day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. (Wilmer Valdez Hinojosa/Agora)

A group of students being taught a lesson in a park in Myanmar. (Ye Kyaw Thu/Agora)

This photo represents the communication between different cultures. Football is uncommon in China, but is promoted to younger generations. (Zexuan Hu/Agora)

Children reading under candlelight, sharing their knowledge with one another. (Sithu Kyaw/Agora)