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  • Shaina Miller, 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
    April 24, 2024 by

    Shaina Miller, a dedicated Ball State sophomore and Whitinger Scholar, has been named to the prestigious 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll, highlighting her commitment to civic engagement and democratic participation. Shaina Miller, studying Political Science Pre-Law with a minor in Sustainability and a concentration in Public Administration, has significantly contributed to the electoral […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – April 2024
    April 14, 2024 by

    IN THIS ISSUE Issue 13 I. CREATE News and Updates Civics Day Muncie Public Library Indiana Civics Bee Teacher Spotlight: Rhonda Ward PGP Summary Letters MCHS Senior Trip to WDC, NYC Field Trips to Indianapolis The Oscar Goes to…Julie Snider! II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students Featured Destination: Charles W. Brown Planetarium Upcoming Paid PD […]

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  • 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, Thursday, May 30, 2024 Location: Room 120, Minnestra Conference Center, 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie Indiana […]

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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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