Center for Economic and Civic Learning

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Tag: Civics

  • Faculty Across Indiana Explore 3WC Workshop
    June 4, 2025 by

    Ball State’s Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL), in collaboration with the Community-Engaged Alliance and with generous support from the Lumina Foundation and the Lilly Endowment, recently hosted a two-day workshop on June 2–3 introducing faculty and administrators across Indiana to the Third Way Civics (3WC) model of civically catalytic teaching. Held at the […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – May 2025
    May 14, 2025 by

    May Newsletter Issue 24 I. CREATE News and Updates Civics Day 2025: Empowering Muncie Central High School North View Elementary’s Conner Prairie Adventure Longfellow Elementary Steps Into History at Conner Prairie Teacher Spotlight: Megan Jercha Student Civic Growth Across Muncie Community Schools II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students CREATE’s Civic Badge Program 2025 Conference on […]

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  • 3WC Summer Workshop
    March 11, 2025 by

    Third Way Civics (3WC) Summer Workshop This workshop introduces participants to the Third Way Civics (3WC) approach to undergraduate civic learning: an evidence-based, widely implemented and assessed strategy for fostering students’ civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions while advancing content learning and other essential academic outcomes. Led by Dr. Trygve Throntveit, educator and author, the workshop […]

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  • 2024 Center for Economic and Civic Learning Annual Report
    February 12, 2025 by

    The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting national recognition, legislative achievements, and expanded civic engagement initiatives that have strengthened democratic participation across Indiana. See the Full 2024 Annual Report Here Key 2024 Milestones: National Recognition for Cardinals Vote! – Ball State was named one […]

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  • 2025 Democracy Fellows
    February 12, 2025 by

    2025 Democracy Fellows The Center for Economic and Civic Learning at Ball State University is proud to introduce the newly selected 2025 Democracy Fellows—a dynamic group of student leaders committed to strengthening democracy, civic responsibility, and community engagement on campus and beyond. These outstanding students will play a key role in fostering leadership, advancing research, […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – December 2024
    December 11, 2024 by

    December Newsletter Issue 19 I. CREATE News and Updates Celebrating Indiana’s History with East Washington Academy CREATE 2024: A Year in Review Teacher Spotlight: Andrea Streaty of Longfellow Elementary Celebrating Excellence in Civic Education II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students Paid Professional Development: Developing Religious Literacy Introducing the Civic Badge Program IV. Featured Resource Institute […]

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  • 2024 Civic Learning Symposium
    October 5, 2024 by

    Post-Event Recap: 2024 Civic Learning Symposium Fostering Dialogue, Deliberation, and Civic Engagement The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State hosted the 2024 Civic Learning Symposium on September 27-28, bringing together educators, community leaders, and national organizations to explore innovative strategies for promoting civic education and fostering democratic engagement. The theme of […]

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  • The 2024 Civic Learning Symposium Program
    September 5, 2024 by

    The 2024 Civic Learning Symposium Program We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Civic Learning Symposium at Ball State University, scheduled for Friday, September 27th, and Saturday, September 28th. Hosted by the Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL), this year’s theme, Education, Dialogue, and Deliberation in Our Democracy, focuses on the vital role of […]

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