Center for Economic and Civic Learning

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Tag: Civics

  • New American Dialog on K-12 Education.
    April 2, 2024 by

    You are Invited to The Inaugural NEW AMERICAN DIALOGUE On K – 12 EDUCATION This pivotal discussion will bring together leaders and practitioners at the forefront of educational innovation and policy reform. Event Details Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday, May 30, 2024 Location: Room 120, Minnestra Conference Center, 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie Indiana […]

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  • Citizenship, Community, and Leadership
    March 14, 2024 by

    Citizenship, Community, and Leadership Honors 390 (section 8, 3 credits) Course Day/Time: T/Th 11-12:15 Instructor: David J. Roof Course Title: Citizenship, Community, and Leadership Course CRN: 26509 Course Description This course seeks to engage you in a journey that delves into the intersections of citizenship, community involvement, and leadership development. We will explore the question […]

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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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  • Ball State’s 2024 Democracy Fellows
    January 10, 2024 by

    Ball State’s 2024 Democracy Fellows The Democracy Fellows Program is a Ball State initiative designed to cultivate a new generation of informed, empowered, and socially responsible leaders. The 2024 Democracy Fellows will gain hands-on experience in community outreach, political advocacy, and democratic processes. This program is not just about learning; it’s about actively shaping the […]

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  • 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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  • UNITED Information Session
    March 29, 2023 by

    The UNITED program, supported by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, is a 21-day exchange program to promote and improve civic understanding and build lasting relationships between college students in the United States and Uzbekistan.   Participants will attend hands-on, relevant seminars and workshops about civics, media literacy, technology, government, and […]

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  • A New Adaptable Model for Undergraduate Civic Education.
    March 27, 2023 by

    By Trygve Throntveit and Peter Levine It is one of few statements upon which Americans left, right and center agree: the nation faces a civic crisis. Some days the scene appears truly grim. Polarization, rage and militancy vie with cynicism, disengagement and despair in the much-vaunted battle for America’s political soul—all while trampling grace, deliberation […]

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