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In his recent ArcNews column, "Get Involved with Geo-Education Reform," National Geographic Vice President for Education Danny Edelson stressed the need for those of us employed in professions that utilize geographic knowledge and skills to get the word out to friends, family, and others in our...

In his inaugural column in the spring edition of ESRI's ArcNews publication, vice president for National Geographic Education Danny Edelson called on GIS professionals to lead the charge in an ambitious campaign for geographic education reform, specifying the goal of achieving 80% geo-literacy...

The June 12 democratic elections in Iran should have yielded a President to serve under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but this was not quite the case...

Read the June 2009 Newsletter: "'Go Local' This Summer!"InsideGeoFeature: The Slow Food MovementGeography in the News: National Geographic Bee FinalsBlog: Natalie Wojinski Goes Local in CaliforniaPlus: Take the MWW MicroSurveyCheck out our fave new foodie blogFind events in your...

Disclaimer: OK, so this post is 2 weeks late as a result of my temporarily misplacing my thumbdrive and getting caught up with other work. Sincerest apologies! The good news is, it's still plenty relevant, because BioBlitz is a year-round initiative...

Jeremy Blackman was an intern with My Wonderful World during the summer of 2008...

Yesterday, an Air France passenger plane traveling from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Paris, France disappeared in a remote part of the Atlantic Ocean in what will likely soon be confirmed as the deadliest airliner tragedy in a decade.As you stay apace of the breaking news coverage over the next hours,...

Steve McCarville teaches computer technology and junior high geography in Omaha NE--41 N, 96 W...

Hi guys, My name's Kirsten and I'm the new public engagement intern here at My Wonderful World for the summer!  I can't wait to experience all that the National Geographic Society has to offer...

Kerry Jones is a homeschooling mom of two teenagers and a freelance writer who writes chiefly about educational and assistive technology--particularly for homeschoolers...

You may recall our Environmental Education Week Guest Blogger series this past March/April, during which we featured three educators engaging their students in environmental field work and inquiry: Tasha Kiemel of Sammamish, WA told us about a 4th grade wetlands restoration project; Dave Wood of...

Read the May 2009 Newsletter: "'Doing' Geography on Your Vacation This Summer."InsideGeoFeature: The New Geotourism MovementGeography in the News: Demystifying the Swine Flu PandemicBlog: Summer Travelpalooza Plus: Geography-to-go Travel GamesOur Summer Reading PicksVacation Ideas for Every...

I'd like to highlight this comment from one of our readers,"Brian":Hello, I'm a father of two and a high school history and geography teacher...

Associate Director Ann Nygard learned of the geotourism concept, defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place--its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents; when working in partnership with National Geographic in her...

Citizens around the world are concerned about the swine flu (H1N1) virus, which has been most insidious in Mexico but is also affecting travelers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and a growing number of nations. As of May 11, 3 U.S...

During Earth Week, I described steps National Geographic is taking to green its facilities, corporate practices, and all-round image...

During Earth Week, I described steps National Geographic is taking to green its facilities, corporate practices, and all-round image...