OGA's 2009
Summer Institute
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NEW!
Student Atlas of Oregon
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Free on-line atlas for use in
elementary and middle schools.

Alliance Mission  

  • To increase public awareness of the importance of geographic education.
  • To increase the emphasis on geography in grades K-12.
  • To improve geographic teaching methods and materials.
Alliance Profile  
  • Identify strong local leaders to create a network for improvement.
  • Support teacher inservice activities.
  • Develop a broad range of geography education teaching materials.
  • Conduct research into the application of innovative technologies in geographic education.
  • Work with and encourage school districts committed to improving K-12 geographic education.
  • Develop on-going public information campaigns.
  • Cultivate support from the public and private sectors.
  • Develop linkages with other academic disciplines. Generate additional financial resources for geography education.
In conjunction with the Oregon Department of Education, OGA works cooperatively with public and private educational institutions throughout Oregon. The Alliance receives support from the National Geographic Society, Portland State University, and corporate and individual donors.

Contact Information

The Oregon Geographic Alliance is headquartered at the Geography Department of Portland State University.
Telephone 503-725-5864
FAX 503-725-3166


Postal address: P.O. Box 751 Geography Department,
Portland State University, Portland, OR 97207
Electronic mail and General Information: geogall@pdx.edu