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 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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  • Summer Civic Leadership Academy
    May 24, 2023 by

    Dear MCS Teacher, Please consider applying to the CREATE Summer Civic Leadership Academy (SLA). All participating teachers will receive a $2,000 stipend, Professional Growth Points, and project related resources. Dr. Jill Bradley-Levine and her colleague Professor Philip Woods will host two in-person sessions on June 26 and July 17, and facilitate approximately online activities over […]

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  • Summer Civic Learning Academy Information
    May 22, 2023 by

    CREATE’s Summer Civics Learning Academy In person events will be held June 5 to June 15 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Ball State University L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Directions to the Student Center are located HERE. Friday 6/9 and 6/16 will be reserved to allow teachers to individually explore related themes and topics. Dress is casual. […]

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  • Civic Education Resources for Elementary Students
    May 6, 2023 by

    Civics Education Lesson Plans By Julie Snider Pre-K-2nd grade: At this level the most important civic themes should be about community, cooperation, freedoms/rights, citizenship, and purpose of government. Introduce the following: Individual responsibility, self-discipline/self-governance, civility, respect for the rights and dignity of all individuals, honesty, respect for the law, courage, compassion, patriotism, fairness, and commitment […]

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