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The opportunity to support geography education is always here! The National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) is dedicated to advancing the quality of geography teaching and learning for all. By joining us, you’re supporting a mission that inspires educators to teach the world about the world.

The 2025 NCGE Annual Conference is heading to Omaha, Nebraska, from October 17-19! Join us for an incredible gathering of geography educators, advocates, and enthusiasts.

Mark your calendar and get ready to explore, connect, and advance geography education with inspiring sessions, networking, and workshops!

NEWS & RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

Do you know someone who is making an exceptional difference in geography education? Time to Celebrate them

NCGE is now accepting nominations for its prestigious 2025 Awards Program, which recognizes outstanding contributions to geography education in teaching, research, and service. Celebrate the achievements of outstanding geography educators through our distinguished awards, including the E. Willard and Ruby S. Miller Grants for Research in Geographic Education. Nominations Deadline July 2025 

Consider how geography educators can lead the way in defining and delivering high-quality learning experiences.

In this Education Week article, “What Makes Curriculum ‘High-Quality’?”, Sarah Schwartz explores how educators and researchers define high-quality instructional materials—and why there’s often no clear agreement.

For geography educators, this conversation is especially important. From selecting standards-aligned content to ensuring real-world relevance, understanding what makes materials effective can elevate both classroom engagement and student outcomes.

Discover the World with NCGE! New Global Learning Opportunities Await!

We invite you to share any open-source resource you believe would be a valuable tool for geography educators — whether it’s a lesson plan, article, activity, website, or map.

The resource doesn’t need to be something you created yourself — it only needs to be freely accessible for educators to use, access, and share.

Your submission will help build a rich, thoughtfully curated repository of resources that educators across the country can incorporate into their classrooms. Join us in strengthening our community’s collective knowledge and advancing geography education nationwide!

UPCOMING WEBINARS

This journal, a cornerstone in geography education, not only showcases scholarly work but also emphasizes practical teaching strategies and lesson plans. This article is a perfect example of the journal’s dedication to enhancing geographic knowledge and pedagogy across various educational levels. Take advantage of this offer to enrich your teaching methods and engage your students in meaningful geographical exploration.

Access your complimentary copy now and be a part of the global discussion in geography education!

Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future.
- Michael Palin