Center for Economic and Civic Learning

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Month: April 2023

  • Frontiers of Democracy Conference
    April 9, 2023 by

    Frontiers of Democracy 2023:Religious Pluralism and Robust Democracy in Multiracial Societies Time and location: July 13 (5 – 7 PM) to July 15 (noon) on Tufts University’s Medford, MA campus near the Medford/Tufts Station on the Boston Green Line. Frontiers of Democracy is an annual conference at Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life that […]

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  • State-by-State Youth Voter Turnout Data
    April 7, 2023 by

    From CIRCLE April 6, 2023 Many of the states with high youth voter turnout in the 2022 midterm elections had strong policies that make it easier to register and vote. New estimates of youth voter turnout in the 2022 midterm elections highlight major variations and inequities in young people’s electoral participation across the country. Youth […]

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  • Indiana Bar Foundation’s Inaugural Indiana Civics Summit
    April 6, 2023 by

    Ball State University will participate in the Indiana Bar Foundation’s inaugural Indiana Civics Summit! This one-day conference includes national, regional, state, and local leaders representing government, education, business, and the legal community. This inaugural day-long collaborative, learning, and networking event is an opportunity to interact with Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Indiana Education Secretary Dr. […]

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  • First Annual Muncie Central Civics – Earth Day
    April 4, 2023 by

    Please join Muncie Central High School and the CREATE project as we hear from a dynamic panel of leaders discussing themes of community, civics, and collaboration. This invigorating, interactive experience is designed to help students gain insight on being an active citizen in their local community, state, and nation. Speakers include State Senator Scott Alexander […]

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  • Educating for American Democracy
    April 3, 2023 by

    CREATE assists educators in finding civics-related lesson plans and activities in use in their classroom. The Resources for Educators tab on the CREATE website currently offers lessons and activities for Elementary, Middle, and High School teachers. More will be added as the site is developed. This months featured teacher resources come from Educating for American […]

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  • CREATE – Summer Civic Learning Academy
    April 3, 2023 by

    The SCLA is open to secondary MCS teachers and will run from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thurs- day, from June 5-15. Sessions will be held at the Ball State University Student Center. Meals and resources are included. The SCLA is a paid professional development opportunity. All participating teachers will receive a $3,500 […]

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