Draft Position Statements

In accordance with NAGT's procedure for approval of position statements, once a draft position statement is approved by the Executive Committee, it is then sent to members via the NAGT Newsletter no later than eight weeks prior to the next NAGT Council meeting (held in conjunction with the GSA Annual Meeting). The draft statement may also be posted on the NAGT website. All NAGT members have an opportunity to comment on the draft position statement. The comment period will close no less than three weeks prior to the next Council meeting. Comments will be collected and shared with Council members prior to the Council meeting.

Draft Position Statements Open for Comment

Responsibility to Teach Earth Sciences

NAGT affirms the importance and value of academic freedom in the Earth sciences classroom.

The Value of Undergraduate Geoscience Courses and Programs

The National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) holds that geoscience skills and knowledge are indispensable for individuals and communities to address complex socioscientific issues