Get to Know NatGeo: Chief Education Officer Dr. Deborah Grayson

Image credit: Rebecca Hale, National Geographic Society As autumn approaches and we prepare for a new school year, the Education Division at the National Geographic Society (NGS) is looking forward to a new year of learning, storytelling, and opportunity. In all of our work, NGS Education remains committed to the Society’s mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world through science, storytelling, and, … Continue reading Get to Know NatGeo: Chief Education Officer Dr. Deborah Grayson

Back to School with NGS! Explorer Classroom Returns for a New Season

This post was written by Heather Chiles, an Engagement and Marketing Strategy staff member at the National Geographic Society. Dive into What’s New for the 2023-2024 School Year! September is here and class is in session! We’ve gathered interactive resources, programs, and virtual events to make this school year even more inspiring for your students! It’s no secret that educators can uplift, inspire, and encourage … Continue reading Back to School with NGS! Explorer Classroom Returns for a New Season

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International Youth Day & the Slingshot Challenge

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders 2024 Slingshot Challenge Opens for Submissions September 20, 2023 Every year on August 12th, the world comes together to celebrate International Youth Day, an occasion dedicated to recognizing the valuable contributions of young individuals in shaping our global society.  At the National Geographic Society, we believe that young people hold the key to building a sustainable future. Recognizing that young people are … Continue reading International Youth Day & the Slingshot Challenge

The Future of Learning: Found While Exploring the Past

Featured Image: Ashleigh Glickley captures images from the dive boat just before diving with the team of National Geographic Explorers.  Credit: Ocean Exploration Trust/Nautilus Live Ashleigh Glickley, teacher from Hawthorne Spanish Immersion School in Louisville, KY, wrote this post. “Don’t forget to breathe,” I reminded myself as we descended into the crystal blue waters off the coast of Maui in October of 2022.  It was … Continue reading The Future of Learning: Found While Exploring the Past

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World Elephant Day: Conservation Begins With Education

This post was written by Heather Chiles, an Engagement and Marketing Strategy staff member at the National Geographic Society. A small spark of curiosity can create a wave of change. Our National Geographic Explorers uplift the next generation of conservationists and storytellers around the world.  Conservation begins with education. Elephants have long held a dear place in the hearts of our National Geographic Explorers. This … Continue reading World Elephant Day: Conservation Begins With Education