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Illinois Geographic Alliance, LLC

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Dedicated to the Teaching of Geography in the State of Illinois

Our purpose is the promotion and enhancement of geographic knowledge in the schools and among the general populace of Illinois. To achieve this purpose, the Alliance maintains a strong grassroots organization of geographic educators from schools and universities, participates in educational reform at the district, state, and national levels. We engage in an active program of preservice and in-service teacher education, develop curriculum materials based on the National Geography Standards, and foster public awareness of the importance of geography in our society.

News and Events

 2026 Geography Education in the 21st Century Virtual Conference

The Illinois Geographic Alliance, LLC (IGA) and the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment at Illinois State University are excited to announce the 2026 Geography Education in the 21st Century Virtual Conference, a conference for geography educators that focuses on methods, lessons, and resources for teaching geography. This free conference will take place on Zoom on the morning of Saturday, November 7, 2026. Additional information and the link to the online registration form will be available in September.

Journal of Geography Article on GenAI in Geography Education

Dr. Samantha Serrano, IGA member and teacher at James B. Conant High School, has written an excellent article about the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in geography education. Geography educators at all levels will find her research very informational and practical in today’s era of AI. We invite you to check out her Journal of Geography articlewhich is freely available for everyone.

Traveling Maps at Metcalf Make Social Studies Matter

The recent Traveling Maps at Metcalf Make Social Studies Matter article highlights the Giant Travelling Map of Illinois that Illinois teachers can borrow free of charge from the Illinois Geographic Alliance, LLC (IGA). For more information about the map and how to reserve it for your classroom, please visit Giant Map.