Vision of K-16 geography

Geography is an integral and valued part of a rigorous K-16 curriculum that promotes student use of geographic concepts, knowledge, and skills to understand Earth’s interconnected and environmental systems in order to plan and problem solve.

• Schools and communities are rich learning and teaching environments where geographic skills and understanding are a core component.
• All educators are well prepared to teach geographic concepts, knowledge, and skills. They have access to and use high quality teaching tools, best practices and materials. Their teaching is continually improved through participation in learning communities and research- based professional development.
• Students graduate as informed citizens who are able to apply geographic understanding and knowledge to make well-reasoned decisions.