BREAKING NEWS! Archives - The National Council for Geographic Education

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10/12/2009	In Memory Dr. Charles R. Gildersleeve, 1940-2009 Dr. Charles Gildersleeve, professor of geography at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and one of the founders of the Geographic Educators of Nebraska, died peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning, October 10, 2009. He was 69. (more)
9/7/2009	Earth Science Week 2009 Contests Announced Take part in the following contests to celebrate Earth Science Week. This year’s celebration takes place Oct. 11-17, 2009. (more)
6/14/2009	US CENSUS 2010!!! NCGE is a partner in the US Census 2010 project in order to enhance the teaching of geography using the census.
5/26/2009	Isn't That Spatial?--Why Geography Education Matters Geography has a body of content knowledge, but, even more importantly, it provides a way of looking at the world… It provides tools for studying critical issues and solving real-world problems.
5/1/2009	NASA INSPIRE Information regarding the new program - Grades 9-12 has been launched.
4/20/2009	Register for Online--Preparing to Teach AP Geography Course Earn 100% graduate credits in Geography Education this summer! For more info click here... (more)
2/9/2009	FORUM: In Memory of Gail Hobbs Nov 22, 1946 - Feb 8, 2009 A VALUED MEMBER OF NCGE, Gail passed away on Sunday February 8, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer.
1/23/2009	Join NASA Earthcam Winter Mission Middle school teachers are invited to join NASA for the International Space Station EarthKam Winter 2009 Mission on Feb. 3-6, 2009.
1/9/2009	World Forestry Center Professional Development Programs International Educators Institute and Educator Fellowship opportunities. Deadlines: February 15 and February 28
1/6/2009	NEWBERRY LIBRARY to host NEH Summer Seminar "Developing Cartographic Literacy with Historic Maps" NEH Summer Seminar for School Teachers June 22 - July 10, 2009 at the Newberry Library in Chicago Application Deadline March 2, 2009.
1/6/2009	2009 ESRI Summer Institute ESRI to host one-week "T3G Institute." Applications due January 15, 2009. (more)
1/1/2009	National Geography Challenge Sign up now for this great educational opportunity! Applications due February 10th.

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