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New Normal :. Alliances will be self directed Network will function like a network. Geography defined in schools is too narrow. Discipline by itself can’t capture sufficient attention in cacophony of education reform. Geo-Education Initiative. Two obstacles in promoting geography.
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New Normal: Alliances will be self directed Network will function like a network
Geography defined in schools is too narrow. Discipline by itself can’t capture sufficient attention in cacophony of education reform. Geo-Education Initiative Two obstacles in promoting geography
Broader definition of geography, more like that of geo-literacy. Geo-education is the combination of school subject and out of school experiences. Social Studies + Sciences + Humanities Geo-Education Initiative The Solution
3) Like STEM and 21st Century Skills, Geo-Education is a large, cross-cutting approach. 4) Create opportunities to bridge individual disciplines. “Join forces” for learning about complex topics without sacrificing individual discipline identities. 5) Directly respond to real world challenges. Social Studies + Sciences + Humanities Geo-Education Initiative The Solution
Geo-Education Initiative Geo-Education is the new center piece of National Geographic Society’s Advocacy.
Geo-Education Initiative Be the “National Geographic” of Geo-Education, recognized as destination for most engaging experiences & sources of content.
Strategic Planning • Policy • Pre-Service Initiative • Fundraising