Center for Economic and Civic Learning

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Tag: Civic Education

  • Civic Education as Career Readiness
    October 24, 2023 by

    Dr. David J. Roof, a faculty member in the Educational Studies department at Ball State University, is asking you to participate complete a survey, titled Civic Education as Career Readiness: A Survey of Midwest Employers (IRB# 21132270. Dr. Roof is conducting this study to answer the question: are civic identities, skills, and dispositions valued by […]

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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