Strategic Planning for New Mexico Geographic Alliance

1. Strategic Planning for K-12
Geography Education in New
Mexico: Recent Activities of the New
Mexico Geographic Alliance
Michael N. DeMers, Ph.D.

2. In 2012 there were 56,236 students enrolled in a
course that had the word “geography” in its
description. These courses include:
• US History/Geography (7th grade)
• World History and Geography
• New Mexico History (7th grade)
• Topics in Geography
• World Geography
• AP Human Geography
• IB (Diploma) Geography

3. NMGA’ vision statement:
New Mexico Geographic Alliance is the
leading hub for K-12 geographic
education, professional development,
content, and activities.

4. NMGA’s mission statement:
To act as a catalyst, expediter, and
vehicle for the creation, professional
development, and dissemination of
K-12 geographic education
throughout New Mexico.

5. NMGA’s core values:
• A sense of participation,
collaboration, and community
• Innovation and transformation
• Integrity and accountability
• Sustainability
• Service excellence
• Life-long learning

7. Non-Member Resources

26. Member Resources

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5000 points (for an A)
Life-long Learning
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