K–12 Education

Digital maps for primary and secondary schools

GIS for school instruction and administration

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Digital maps make your school a better place

From promoting student engagement in the classroom and driving projects that get students involved in their communities to improving the administration of your school and district, maps and data provide a deeper understanding of specific topics and the world at large. Learners of all ages build skills in data management and analysis while solving problems with geographic information system (GIS) technology.

The power of maps

Your best problem-solving is done with a complete understanding of the situation. Maps show you what was, what is, and what can be. From local to global, GIS helps students and staff explore what-if scenarios and design alternative solutions.

Digital maps and GIS empower administrators to make decisions and analyze student demographics. Interactive maps bring curriculum to life in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Teachers and students can experience the past, immerse themselves in places around the world, and understand human connections to and dependencies on the planet. Along the way, students build critical skills for college, career, and community life.

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Get inspired reading the stories of what others in the K–12 education community are doing with GIS. Join Esri Community—read blogs, ask questions, join discussions, and build relationships with Esri staff and your peers.

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