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Center for Geography of Education Policy

The Intersection of Place and Education Policy

The Center for Geography of Education Policy (CGEP) at the University of Kansas is dedicated to supporting scholarship that explores the relationship between geography, education policy, and schooling practices. Our vision is to lead the way in applying geographic insights to educational policymaking, ensuring that spatial justice and educational equality are realities for all students and families.

CGEP

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What We Do

The Center’s approach encompasses a variety of processes and strategies aimed at integrating geographic analysis into educational policy research.
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Our Process

Through this comprehensive approach, the Center not only contributes to academic knowledge but also provides practical solutions to real-world challenges at the intersection of geography and education policy.
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Projects and Presentations

We draw on foundational principles and the latest technology in our work. Explore past and current CGEP projects.
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How Geography and Education Policy Intersect

CGEP spearheads innovative scholarship at the nexus of geography and education policy to address issues of spatial justice and educational equity.