Knowledge matters. So does what students do with it. In the latest GA Blog, From knowing to making sense considers how geographical knowledge becomes understanding, helping students connect ideas, think critically and make sense of the world around them. Read the blog here: buff.ly/yaqLgkB

Fieldwork is messy. That's precisely why it matters. In the latest issue of Teaching Geography, Arjan Reesink's Fieldwork Matrix offers a practical framework for helping students navigate the complexity of real-world geographical experiences without oversimplifying them. What fieldwork are you planning this year? Read more in Teaching Geography: buff.ly/l9Opbse #TeachingGeography #Fieldwork #geographyteacher

Help students maximise their GCSE outcomes with practical, focused strategies in this six-part online webinar series. Drawing on examiner insights, each twilight session focuses on key areas that can make a real difference to exam performance, including case studies, key terms, extended responses, revision and geographical skills. Perfect for geography teachers looking for practical approaches they can take straight into the classroom to build confidence and support exam success. Find out more and book your place: buff.ly/UDxbRUC

Mud kitchens, water play and natural materials can provide rich opportunities for learning. Norita McCarthy looks at how sensory-rich outdoor experiences can support communication, language and inclusive learning. Pick up practical ideas in the latest Primary Geography. Link: buff.ly/9ce6Ifc #PriGeogJournal #PrimaryGeography #OutdoorLearning

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Why does geography matter? Through her presidential theme, Geography Makes a Difference, Catherine Owen reflects on the influence geography has had on her own life and the experiences of her students. So we'll ask the same question: How has geography made a difference to you? Read more in Teaching Geography: buff.ly/eDKkWbr #TeachingGeography #GeographyMakesADifference #geographyteacher

What happens when a learner understands geography but struggles to express that understanding in the language of assessment? Drawing on South African geography classrooms, Krystle Ontong and Koketso Khule consider how oracy, dialogue, home languages, local knowledge and place-based experiences can support geographical understanding and more equitable participation in multilingual settings. Read their research in the latest Geography: buff.ly/jBZ0pbd #Geography #Oracy #GeographyEducation #GeographyTeacher

The UK National Olympiad will be available from Monday 9 November to Friday 20 November 2026. It will be free to enter. Visit our page on Monday 9 November to access the quiz to share with your students. Link: buff.ly/JF5yGTO

What does inclusive geography look like in practice? Maria Lawrence shares St Vincent’s award-winning approach, including fieldwork, outdoor learning and varied ways for pupils to demonstrate their understanding. See what you could take from their approach in the latest issue. Link: buff.ly/27dMLZA #PriGeogJournal #PrimaryGeography #InclusiveEducation

Want to put your organisation in front of geography educators from across the country? Exhibitor bookings are open for the GA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2027 in Sheffield. Showcase your products, resources and services, make new connections and be part of three days dedicated to geography education. Book your exhibition space today: buff.ly/RdJVMjC

Can song lyrics become a source for geographical enquiry? Tiffany L. Gonzalez and Voon Chin Phua consider how lyrics can help students investigate place and culture, using rap music and representations of the American Dream as their example. They provide an approach to selecting and analysing lyrics that can be adapted to different topics and contexts. Find out more in the latest issue of Geography: buff.ly/jBZ0pbd #Geography #CulturalGeography #GeographyEducation #GeographyTeacher

What happens when school grounds become part of the geography classroom? Maria Gogarty shares how outdoor spaces at Newbold Primary School support inclusive geographical learning, sustainability and pupil wellbeing. Get ideas for taking geography beyond the classroom in the latest issue. Link: buff.ly/ZU0Pa8D #PriGeogJournal #PrimaryGeography #OutdoorLearning