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.
We are committed 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.
We recognize that...
Our 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.
