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

  • Civic Education as Career Readiness
    October 24, 2023 by

    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 […]

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  • BSU Faculty Journey to Uzbekistan
    October 3, 2023 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 […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – September 2023
    September 27, 2023 by

    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

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  • The 2023 Civic Learning Symposium
    August 28, 2023 by

    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 […]

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  • Civic Learning Symposium Information
    August 24, 2023 by

    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 […]

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  • Civic Learning Symposium Schedule
    August 14, 2023 by

    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, […]

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  • CREATE and the Indiana Writing Project!
    August 11, 2023 by

    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 […]

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  • Annual Civic Learning Symposium
    July 27, 2023 by

    The 1st Annual Civic Learning Symposium is for teachers, faculty, students, national experts, and other interested stakeholders. This annual symposium hosted by the Center for Economic and Civic Learning at Ball State University, supported by the U.S. Department of Education in alignment with the CREATE project convenes practitioners, teachers, and scholars to explore innovative and […]

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