The purposes of the Washington Geographic Alliance includes, without limitation:1. Promotion and enhancement of kindergarten through university geographic education in the state of Washington.2. Creation and maintenance of a strong grassroots organization of geographic educators from schools and universities.3. Participation in educational reform at the district, state, and national levels.4. Engagement in an active program of pre-service and in-service teacher education.5. Development of curriculum materials based on the National Geography Standards.6. Fostering public awareness of the importance of geography in our society.