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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
February Newsletter Issue 21 I. CREATE News and Updates Celebrating Muncie’s African American Community Support Young Historians at National History Day Save the Date: Civics Day 2025! Teacher Spotlight: Bre’Anna Serf II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students Professional Development: Muncie’s African American History CREATE’s Civic Badge Program 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy IV. […]
The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting national recognition, legislative achievements, and expanded civic engagement initiatives that have strengthened democratic participation across Indiana. See the Full 2024 Annual Report Here Key 2024 Milestones: National Recognition for Cardinals Vote! – Ball State was named one […]
2025 Democracy Fellows The Center for Economic and Civic Learning at Ball State University is proud to introduce the newly selected 2025 Democracy Fellows—a dynamic group of student leaders committed to strengthening democracy, civic responsibility, and community engagement on campus and beyond. These outstanding students will play a key role in fostering leadership, advancing research, […]
January Newsletter Issue 20 I. CREATE News and Updates Southside Middle School Attends Governor’s Inauguration “Appeals on Wheels” Brings a Courtroom to Muncie Central See Highlights – 2024 Civic Learning Symposium Teacher Spotlight: Jeffry Veatch II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students Paid Professional Development: Developing Religious Literacy Introducing the Civic Badge Program Save the Date: […]
POLICY BRIEF Promoting Global Citizenship and Democratic Engagement Short-term international exchange programs, such as the UNITED U.S.-Uzbekistan Exchange Program led by Ball State University, have provided data indicating their effectiveness in fostering global citizenship, leadership, and democratic engagement among youth. This program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, focused on Uzbek students and highlighted […]
December Newsletter Issue 19 I. CREATE News and Updates Celebrating Indiana’s History with East Washington Academy CREATE 2024: A Year in Review Teacher Spotlight: Andrea Streaty of Longfellow Elementary Celebrating Excellence in Civic Education II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students Paid Professional Development: Developing Religious Literacy Introducing the Civic Badge Program IV. Featured Resource Institute […]
We are seeking dedicated individuals to serve as peer reviewers for an upcoming special issue of The Good Society: A Journal of Civic Studies, focused on the theme “Dialogue, Deliberation, and Community in Civic Life.” This special issue, aligned with the 2024 Annual Civic Learning Symposium at Ball State, will explore the role of dialogue, […]