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

  • 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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