Esri GIS Education

Bring a little fright to your classroom this Halloween! 🎃👻 Explore spooky mapping activities that engage students in geography, GIS, and spatial thinking. Get inspired: #GIS #K12Education

Calling all GIS educators! 📣 November 3rd is the next GIS in Higher Education chat on the topic of "Beyond the Textbook: Innovative Resources for Teaching GIS" Register here:

What does a career in emergency management look like for GIS professionals? This Q&A with Carrie Speranza, director of emergency mgmt. solutions at Esri, highlights the skills needed to succeed, career pathways involving GIS, and advice for readers:

Good news! The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2027 Esri Education Summit has been extended to October 30❗ Don’t miss this opportunity to share how GIS is making a difference in your school, institution, or community 👉

Maps can do more than show where you are. 🗺️ They can help students explore, ask questions, and solve problems! Discover GIS resources that bring interactive learning to K–12 classrooms. Start exploring

🌍 Explore global migration trends with an interactive MapMaker activity! Students compare countries, analyze data, and discover migration patterns across the European Union. #GISeducation #Geography

king the transition from college to a GIS career takes more than technical skills. Building your network, showcasing your abilities, and getting involved in the GIS community can help you stand out. Here are 5 strategies to consider:

Your map. Your story. Your chance to inspire. 🌎✨ The 2026 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition is calling on bold storytellers to share how geography can help create a better future. Submit by Dec. 11!

AI is changing how we work with GIS 🌐 Check out "The Next Era of AI and ArcGIS" on how users employ AI to improve collaboration and amplify the impact of GIS 👉

A modern GIS curriculum connects foundational geographic thinking with current technical workflows in data management, mapping, spatial analysis, imagery, GeoAI, and more. Build a modern curriculum to incorporate AI in education with these resources:

From drones to digital twins, reality mapping is shaping tomorrow’s workforce. Discover how educators are empowering students with hands-on experience using ArcGIS Reality. 🖱️

Call for paper is open for Esri Education Summit taking place July 10–11, 2027 in San Diego, CA ☀️🌴 This is your opportunity to share how you’re using GIS to solve challenges, engage students, and make a difference in your community.

How can interactive maps help students understand the “why” behind “where”? 🌎 See how middle school educator Harden Barker uses Nat Geo MapMaker to build spatial awareness and help students see how geography shapes history. ➡️ #GISEducation #MapMaker

In rural Alaska, students are using GIS to map their communities, explore environmental challenges, and build skills for future careers. See how geospatial education is creating new opportunities for youth in the Bristol Bay region. 🌎 Read the story:

The UCSB Guide to the Geographic Approach module spotlight 🔦 Identify areas of Malaria risk by using clinical and climatic data in this module:

What if students could bring their block creations to life on a 3D globe? 🌎 In a new blog, Esri’s Tom Baker introduces GeoBlocks, a free tool that combines creativity, geography, and STEM through hands-on learning. Read more:

What if the school year began with maps? 🗺️ In a new blog, 4th grade teacher Natalie Teboul shares how she uses geography to help students explore their identities, build classroom community, and connect with the world around them. Read her story:

How can interactive maps help students understand the “why” behind where? Middle school educator Harden Barker shares how he uses National Geographic MapMaker to build spatial awareness and connect geography to history. Read his story:

GIS Students 📢 Applications are open for: 🔸 Esri Summer Internship 🔸 Esri Student Assistantship Read this blog to learn about Esri student program and where to apply:

What causes earthquakes, and how do they impact communities? 🌎 Help students explore earthquake patterns, plate tectonics, and human impacts with a ready-to-use National Geographic MapMaker activity. Explore the lesson: