Essay Submission Deadline has been extended to February 19, 2024! The 2024 National Civics Bee® is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Delaware County will inspire middle […]
Ball State’s 2024 Democracy Fellows The Democracy Fellows Program is a Ball State initiative designed to cultivate a new generation of informed, empowered, and socially responsible leaders. The 2024 Democracy Fellows will gain hands-on experience in community outreach, political advocacy, and democratic processes. This program is not just about learning; it’s about actively shaping the […]
Dr. David J. Roof, a faculty member in the Educational Studies department at Ball State University, is asking you to participate complete a survey, titled Civic Education as Career Readiness: A Survey of Midwest Employers (IRB# 21132270. Dr. Roof is conducting this study to answer the question: are civic identities, skills, and dispositions valued by […]
Ball State Faculty Meet U.S. Ambassador, Embark on a Productive Journey to Uzbekistan A delegation of faculty members from Ball State University that included David J. Roof, Rachel Geesa, and Emil Khisamutdinov embarked on an enlightening journey to Uzbekistan, where they engaged in academic collaborations, explored educational opportunities, and met with U.S. Embassy Public Affairs […]
IN THIS ISSUE I. CREATE News and Updates CREATE in Action Annual Civic Learning Symposium Constitution Day and MCS Student Discussion with Judge Douglas Ginsburg West View Students Commemorate 9/11 MCS Academic Innovation Summit II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students Professional Development Opportunities Future Presidents of America Constituting America III. Featured Resource CIVIC Fundamentals
Institute for Civic Studies and Learning for Democracy (ICSLD) (These are my personal reflections on the Institute for Civic Studies and Learning for Democracy (ICSLD) not an official statement of site for the event) From the 2nd to 10th of September 2023 Ball State faculty member David J. Roof of CECL was represented as the […]
The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University hosted the 2023 Annual Civic Learning Symposium August 25th and 26th “We connected teachers, faculty, political leaders, and members of our community in a dialog about the ways in which quality civics instruction can improve the lives of our students and better our […]
CREATE’s Annual Symposium will be held August 25th (5-8pm) and August 26 (9am – 2pm) at the Ball State University L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Directions to the Student Center are located HERE. Dress is casual. Dinner on Friday and Lunch on Saturday are provided. A complete schedule is located HERE. All participating MCS teachers will […]
CREATE’s Annual Civic Learning Symposium will be held in the evening on Friday, August 25, and Saturday, August 26 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom at Ball State University. Cost: Free Dress: Casual Meals: Dinner and Lunch Provided To Download a Copy of the Schedule: Click HERE Friday’s Presenter Bios On Friday, August 25, […]
The Indiana Writing Project is partnering with the CREATE PROJECT TO offer a series of civic related professional development opportunities. SESSION TOPICS AND DATES: MUNCIE & ME (8/12/23): LEARNING ABOUT ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT MATTER TO ME TAKING A STAND (9/9/23): HOW TO USE WRITING TO ADVOCATE FOR CIVIC ACTION PROBLEM AND SOLUTION WRITING […]