Center for Economic and Civic Learning

Building lasting relationships and opportunities for learning that advance democracy, economic vitality and the public good.

Author: David J. Roof

  • CECL Fellow for Economic Education, Reza Paikar
    March 29, 2023 by

    Reza Paikar, a recipient of the prestigious Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF), has selected Ball State University’s Teachers College as the location for his fellowship. Reza, who left Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover arrived in Muncie on October 29th to begin his work as the Teachers College 2022/2023 Fellow for Economic Education. […]

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  • UNITED Information Session
    March 29, 2023 by

    The UNITED program, supported by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, is a 21-day exchange program to promote and improve civic understanding and build lasting relationships between college students in the United States and Uzbekistan.   Participants will attend hands-on, relevant seminars and workshops about civics, media literacy, technology, government, and […]

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  • A New Adaptable Model for Undergraduate Civic Education.
    March 27, 2023 by

    By Trygve Throntveit and Peter Levine It is one of few statements upon which Americans left, right and center agree: the nation faces a civic crisis. Some days the scene appears truly grim. Polarization, rage and militancy vie with cynicism, disengagement and despair in the much-vaunted battle for America’s political soul—all while trampling grace, deliberation […]

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  • NMS to Visit Indianapolis
    March 27, 2023 by

    Principal Ben Williams and students from NMS will travel to Indianapolis for a guided tour of the Indiana Statehouse and a visit to the Indiana State Museum. Using CREATE funds, 60-70 student leaders will gain insight into the political processes and rich history of Indiana. The field trip aligns with Indiana Social Stud- ies Standards […]

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  • MCS Creates Engaged Young Citizens
    March 27, 2023 by

    Julie Snider, a social studies teacher at Muncie Central High School, will take 100 seniors to the Indiana Statehouse in April to see the House and Senate chambers, Governor’s Office, and Supreme Court. Students also will meet with State Representative Sue Errington and State Senator Scott Alexander. “Civics is extremely important to me and a […]

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  • UNITED
    March 17, 2023 by

    U.S./Uzbekistan Network and International Exchange for Development Press Release At least 15 Uzbek youth, ages 18-24, will spend 21 days learning and working alongside students at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. These interdisciplinary, cross-cultural student teams will explore careers in government, education, community organizing and development, socially responsible business. Then, they will apply classroom […]

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  • CECL
    March 17, 2023 by

    Purpose and Rationale Ball State’s Teachers College is extremely proud of its work to advance economic and civic education in our local communities, Indiana, and throughout our nation. If education is a process where a society passes on the knowledge, values, and skills from one generation to another, learning is the lifelong process of transforming […]

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