Personal involvement - informally discuss your interest in geography education with school leaders at meetings of civic organizations or elsewhere. Ask school officials about the status of geographic education programs in local schools and the qualifications of geography teachers.
Civic group projects - take on improvement of geography education as an organization activity.
Equipment donations - contribute out-of-date computers, especially if they are equipped to run and print graphics programs (such contributions qualify for a federal tax deduction). Other types of equipment may also be useful; contact local school officials to find out their needs. Magazines and other publications of geographic interest such as National Geographic Magazine may be welcome along with maps and similar items.
Financial support - give funds to support college scholarships, summer teacher training programs, study abroad, prizes for winners of geography competitions, or field trips and other appropriate out-of-class activities.
Mentorships, apprenticeships, or similar career training or orientation programs - arrange for students to work with mapping or surveying companies, environmental or planning consultants, government planning agencies, or other appropriate organizations.
Volunteering - help to organize and conduct educational competitions such as the National Geographic Olympiad and the National Geographic Society Geography Bee.
Public relations - promote geographic education programs and publicize student and faculty achievements.
Citizens advisory positions - run for the local school board, serve on committees to improve geography instruction, or help implement the National Geography Standards in local schools.