This book investigates whether current educational systems can adapt to the complex social and technological shifts anticipated in the coming decades. Drawing on a decade of research into educational innovation, Keri Facer challenges the assumption that there is a single, linear path for the future of schooling. She proposes a framework for 'future-building' schools that prioritize collective knowledge and adaptive strategies to address the uncertainties of the 21st century.

Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the intersection of digital transformation and pedagogical theory. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous critique of contemporary educational policy.