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

  • Indiana Bar Foundation’s Inaugural Indiana Civics Summit
    April 6, 2023 by

    Ball State University will participate in the Indiana Bar Foundation’s inaugural Indiana Civics Summit! This one-day conference includes national, regional, state, and local leaders representing government, education, business, and the legal community. This inaugural day-long collaborative, learning, and networking event is an opportunity to interact with Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Indiana Education Secretary Dr. […]

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  • First Annual Muncie Central Civics – Earth Day
    April 4, 2023 by

    Please join Muncie Central High School and the CREATE project as we hear from a dynamic panel of leaders discussing themes of community, civics, and collaboration. This invigorating, interactive experience is designed to help students gain insight on being an active citizen in their local community, state, and nation. Speakers include State Senator Scott Alexander […]

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  • Educating for American Democracy
    April 3, 2023 by

    CREATE assists educators in finding civics-related lesson plans and activities in use in their classroom. The Resources for Educators tab on the CREATE website currently offers lessons and activities for Elementary, Middle, and High School teachers. More will be added as the site is developed. This months featured teacher resources come from Educating for American […]

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  • CREATE – Summer Civic Learning Academy
    April 3, 2023 by

    The SCLA is open to secondary MCS teachers and will run from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thurs- day, from June 5-15. Sessions will be held at the Ball State University Student Center. Meals and resources are included. The SCLA is a paid professional development opportunity. All participating teachers will receive a $3,500 […]

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  • The CREATE Team is Hiring Ball State Students
    March 31, 2023 by

    CREATE is an innovative approach to instruction, student learning and professional development in civics, that integrates American history, geography, government, and media literacy. CREATE builds on both cutting-edge approaches to civic learning, integrating, and adapting multiple evidence-based strategies and tracking and assessing the resultant outcomes to produce a scalable model for building the civic capacity […]

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  • UNITED – We are Looking for Ball State Students!
    March 31, 2023 by

    Please Join Us! About UNITED. This program, supported by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, is a 21-day exchange program to improve civic understanding and build lasting relationships between the United States and Uzbekistan. We are looking for Ball State students of any major to participate in this enriching educational experience […]

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  • 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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