Center for Economic and Civic Learning

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  • CREATE’s Frankenstein Essay Contest
    March 14, 2024 by

    March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the contributions and achievements of women throughout history and in contemporary society. It’s a period for reflection, celebration, and education, acknowledging the role of women in shaping our world. CREATE celebrates the women who fought for suffrage, civil rights activists, as well as the influential […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – March 2024
    March 13, 2024 by

    IN THIS ISSUE I.CREATE News and Updates Thank You, Dr. K! Women’s History Month Northside Titan is Civics Bee Finalist! Highlights from the IDEA Conference Muncie Central Students Visit the Statehouse Indiana Civic Health Report Indiana’s Civic Seal Indiana Civics Summit National History Day Indiana Teacher Spotlight: Hannah George II.Opportunities for Teachers and Students Civic […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – February 2024
    February 17, 2024 by

    CREATE Newsletter – February 2024 – Issue 11 In This Issue I.CREATE News and Updates Celebrating Black History Month with Music, History, and Community Empowering Future Leaders: CREATE, MCS, and Camp Adventure Partnership EWA Goes to the Indianapolis Museum of Art American Flags for Muncie Classrooms CREATE Teacher Profile: Jewel Farris II.Opportunities for Teachers and […]

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  • CREATE Professional Development Calendar
    January 27, 2024 by

    2/21/2024 CREATE: Math and Civics + survey 2/23/2024 Frederick Douglass Jazz Works at Pruis Hall (public program) 3/13/2024 CREATE: Indiana Bar Foundation, Topic TBA + survey 4/8/2024 CREATE: English and Civics + survey 5/21/2024 CREATE: Managing Disagreements and Controversies + survey 6/5-7/2024 2024 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting 6/17-27/2024 CREATE: Summer Civics Learning Academy […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – January 2024
    January 23, 2024 by

    CREATE Newsletter – January 2024. Issue 10 IN THIS ISSUE I. CREATE News and Updates Plans for 2024 New 6th Grade Civics Resources Released Indiana Bar Foundation’s – Civic Health Index Indiana Civic Seal Legislation 2024 National Civics Bee Extends Essay Submission Deadline Black History Month Indiana Council for the Social Studies conference Teacher Profile: […]

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  • 2024 National Civics Bee
    January 17, 2024 by

    Essay Submission Deadline has been extended to February 19, 2024! The 2024 National Civics Bee® is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Delaware County will inspire middle […]

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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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