NCGE Membership

Join a group of individuals committed to enhancing the quality of geography teaching and learning.

Who is NCGE?

The National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) is the only national organization that supports geography teaching at all levels. We are committed to ensuring that all students graduate with the knowledge and perspective to be engaged and responsible global citizens.

NCGE is committed to providing educators like you with the resources and support you need for your students’ success. Benefits of becoming an NCGE member include:

We need your voice and participation to grow the NCGE teacher community.


Become an NCGE member and tap into the largest network of geography teachers and resources in the country.

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Why Join NCGE?

NCGE is committed to providing educators like you with the resources and support you need for your students’ success. Benefits of becoming an NCGE member include:

  • Teacher Resources:
    • Online lesson plans and activities
    • APHG Bell Ringers – weekly strategies and classroom activities for teachers and students
    • Geography for Life: National Geography standards
    • Free access to supplemental publications and resources
    • Teacher and Academic Journals: Complimentary subscriptions to The Journal of Geography and The Geography Teacher, along with access to our digital archive dating back to 1987
  • Professional Development:
    • Educational Webinars
    • Educational Travel: International educational immersive travel programs
    • On-demand video library
  • Connecting Educators:
    • Annual Conference: Opportunity for educators at all levels to exchange new ideas and teaching strategies with hundreds of colleagues from around the country. 
    • National Community of thousands of educators in all 50 states and territories
    • NCGE Connect: Connection to a network of state and local geography education partner organizations across the country to share resources, best practices, and innovative ideas.
    • National Recognition: National Educator Awards for outstanding K-12 teaching, research, and service