Center for Economic and Civic Learning

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  • Promoting Global Citizenship and Democratic Engagement
    December 13, 2024 by

    POLICY BRIEF Promoting Global Citizenship and Democratic Engagement Short-term international exchange programs, such as the UNITED U.S.-Uzbekistan Exchange Program led by Ball State University, have provided data indicating their effectiveness in fostering global citizenship, leadership, and democratic engagement among youth. This program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, focused on Uzbek students and highlighted […]

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  • Summer Civics Learning Academy
    June 10, 2024 by

    CREATE’s Summer Civics Learning Academy Tina Ahmadi is a 3rd year PhD student at Ball State University, studying Educational Psychology. She spends the majority of her time studying restorative practices in schools and learning from the experiences of a group of incredible elementary educators. She also has worked on developing K-12 curricular materials ranging from […]

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  • 2024 Civic Learning Academy
    April 2, 2024 by

    CREATE’s 2nd Summer Civic Learning Academy (SCLA) will focus on elementary school teachers at Muncie Community Schools (MCS). Over eight days of sessions, SCLA will convene practitioners, teachers, and scholars to explore innovative and practical approaches that improve the incorporation of civics-related content and dispositions in MCS teachers’ classrooms. Sessions will take place at the […]

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  • GOP Gubernatorial Debate Dialog
    March 21, 2024 by

    GOP Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party! Event Details: Date: March 26, 2024 Time: 7 -to- 8p.m. Location: Ball State’s Student Center – Music Lounge This event is an opportunity to engage with the political process and hear directly from the candidates vying to replace Governor Eric Holcomb, who is term-limited. The debate will feature: U.S. Senator […]

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  • We the People: Curriculum and Competitions
    March 5, 2024 by

    CREATE will host a one-hour PD session on Zoom with Tim Kalgreen of the Indiana Bar Foundation that is open to both teachers and students. The session will both inform teachers about curricula and support development of MCS middle and high school teams that will compete in Indiana We the People competitions. The Citizen and […]

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  • Cardinals Vote! Information
    February 4, 2024 by

    Indiana Resident Students: Register to Vote. Take the ALL IN Pledge to Vote Check Your Indiana Voter Status, Poll Location and More! Key Info for Indiana Voters Registration Deadline — 29 days before the election. Your state voter ID number is your ten digit Indiana issued driver’s license number. If you do not possess an […]

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  • A Discussion on Math & Civics
    January 31, 2024 by

    Professional Development Announcement from CREATE! Please Join Us for a Discussion on Math Education & Civics with Alison Strole Wednesday, February 21st 4:15 – 5:15 pm Meet Alison Strole: a celebrated middle school math teacher at Hamilton Southeastern, is making waves in education with her innovative teaching strategies. Her remarkable work was featured in Education […]

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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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  • 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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