But Maryland is an example of how partisan geography can cut both ways: Mapmakers can divvy up an urban area's Democratic voters among multiple districts, offsetting Republican power everywhere else.

Binko Award for Outstanding Geography Educator-of-the-Year. Established by the Maryland Geographic Alliance, this prestigious award honors teachers who have significantly advanced geography education ...

Educators are looking for ways to make geography fun. The Maryland Geographic Alliance has been founded to encourage teachers to share successful methods, she says. It’s often suggested that the ...

According to John Starr, a University of Maryland geography professor and member of the consulting team, the museum has three goals: To inspire children to study geography; to instill in local ...