Center for Economic and Civic Learning

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Month: March 2025

  • HONR 390 – Citizenship, Community, and Leadership
    March 24, 2025 by

    2025 Citizenship, Community, and Leadership Honors 390 Section 7 (3 credits) Course Day/Time: T/Th 12:30-1:45 Instructor: David J. Roof Course Title: Citizenship, Community, and Leadership Course CRN: 26513 Course Description This course seeks to engage you in a journey that delves into the intersections of citizenship, community involvement, and leadership development. We will explore the […]

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  • Ball State at the Indiana General Assembly
    March 18, 2025 by

    On Tuesday, March 18, students from Ball State from Political Science, Teachers College, and CECL Democracy Fellows participated in an visit to the Indiana General Assembly as part of a special Ball State trip to the Statehouse. The day was packed with discussions, behind-the-scenes access to legislative proceedings, and opportunities to connect with policymakers. This […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – March 2025
    March 14, 2025 by

    March Newsletter Issue 22 I. CREATE News and Updates Civics Day 2025: A Day of Learning and Community Impact MCS Students to Experience History Firsthand at Conner Prairie Teacher Spotlight: Hope Delroy II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students Professional Development: Navigating Polarization With Viewpoint-Diverse Civil Discourse CREATE’s Civic Badge Program 2025 Conference on Civic Studies […]

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  • 3WC Summer Workshop
    March 11, 2025 by

    Third Way Civics (3WC) Summer Workshop This workshop introduces participants to the Third Way Civics (3WC) approach to undergraduate civic learning: an evidence-based, widely implemented and assessed strategy for fostering students’ civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions while advancing content learning and other essential academic outcomes. Led by Dr. Trygve Throntveit, educator and author, the workshop […]

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