Who We Are
The National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) is a non-profit organization chartered in 1915 to enhance the status and quality of geography teaching and learning.
NCGE promotes geographic teaching by...
- Providing professional development opportunities.
- Producing journals and geography publications.
- Developing and distributing content and resources.
- Honoring teachers, mentors, and researchers.
- Advocating for geography in schools.
- Organizing an annual conference and other forums for educators.
NCGE promotes the greater sharing of
ideas, information, best practices, and innovative processes.
ideas, information, best practices, and innovative processes.
NCGE is commited to ensuring that...
- All students graduate with the knowledge, perspectives and skills to make informed decisions throughout their lives.
- All educators are supported in their desire to create engaging, authentic, inquiry-based learning experiences for students at all levels.
At the National Council for Geographic Education, we believe:
History
- The National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) was founded in 1915 by George J. Miller, a teacher educator at the State Normal School in Mankato, Minnesota.
- Originally called the National Council for Geography Teachers (NCGT), the purpose was to "increase the effectiveness of geography teaching in America."
- His goal was to bridge the gap between the subject expertise of college professors and the pedagogical training and insights of K-12 teachers.
- In 1956, the NCGT changed its name to the National Council for Geographic Education to reflect the idea that not all learning occurs in the classroom.
