Being able to form mental maps is key to understanding spatial connections as well as global economic and political context, experts say.

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence offers a chance for overdue conversations about what schools should teach when it comes to history, government, and social studies. Today, ...

Experiential learning places students at the heart of geographical inquiry by immersing them in real-world contexts. Drawing on active engagement, reflection and application, this pedagogical approach ...

With respect to Rick Hess’ Jan. 27 opinion blog post, “Do Students Still Need to Learn Geography? ”, I appreciate his support for the importance of learning basic geography. That said, to reduce ...

In response to the opinion blog post, “Do Students Still Need to Learn Geography? ” (Jan. 27, 2026), I agree that students need some basic locational knowledge, but I think the bigger point about ...