The Commonwealth of Kentucky has signed an Esri Educational Site License which makes ArcGIS technology avaiable to all public and private school students in the state. The license, managed by the KGA, will allow local schools to integrate geographic information systems (GIS) technology into math, earth science, and social studies classes. Furthermore the KGA will work to assist with this integration based on statewide curriculum standards and will work with the Kentucky Department of Education curriculum coordinators for guidance.

Why should your school be involved?

• Geo-technology was named as one of the three most important emerging fields by the US Department of Labor.
• The integration of GIS technology into math, earth science, and social studies classes in your school.
• In the words of Charlie Fitzpatrick, K-12 School Program Manager at Esri, "Kids can build readiness for college and career in many different subjects and activities with GIS, even from a young age. Kentucky's long history of GIS means folks know that it is a problem-solving technology, and they want their kids to develop long-term integrated content knowledge and procedural skill in a real-world context."
• ArcGIS software will be provided to your school at no cost to the school, through a contract between your school and the KGA.
• To learn how your school would benefit from participating, please visit Esri’s Connected website.
• For more inquiries about the Kentucky Statewide ArcGIS License contact Scott Dobler.
• Also, be sure to explore the story map below for more information!