NationalGeographic.com | National Geographic Education Foundation Awards $1.14 Million for State-Based Initiatives

WASHINGTON (Dec. 11, 2009)—The National Geographic Society's Education Foundation will distribute $1.14 million to support geography education programs across the country through grant commitments announced today. The majority of grants were awarded to state-based Geography Alliances, which work to improve student achievement by providing professional development for teachers in content knowledge and classroom strategies. Read the full story at nationalgeographic.com »