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  • CREATE Newsletter – September 2024
    September 11, 2024 by

    September Newsletter Issue 16 I. CREATE News and Updates 2024 Civic Learning Symposium October Professional Development Session – Project ACCLaIM Updates for National History Day in Indiana Indiana Bar Foundation Launches Statewide Mock Election Program Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Bella Gaddis II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students Introducing the Civic Badge Program Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary […]

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  • 2024 SCLA Week-2
    July 14, 2024 by

    Summer Civic Learning Academy: Week 2 The 2024 Summer Civic Learning Academy (SCLA) hosted by the Center for Economic and Civic Learning at Ball State, as part of the project was completed by 13 teachers from six Muncie Community Schools (MCS) who teach various grade levels, with experience ranging from 3 years to over 10 […]

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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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  • 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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  • Summer Civic Learning Academy Information
    May 22, 2023 by

    CREATE’s Summer Civics Learning Academy In person events will be held June 5 to June 15 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Ball State University L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Directions to the Student Center are located HERE. Friday 6/9 and 6/16 will be reserved to allow teachers to individually explore related themes and topics. Dress is casual. […]

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  • CREATE – Summer Civic Learning Academy
    April 3, 2023 by

    The SCLA is open to secondary MCS teachers and will run from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thurs- day, from June 5-15. Sessions will be held at the Ball State University Student Center. Meals and resources are included. The SCLA is a paid professional development opportunity. All participating teachers will receive a $3,500 […]

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