{"id":356,"date":"2023-09-27T12:17:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/civics\/?p=356"},"modified":"2023-10-03T15:39:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T19:39:49","slug":"createnewsletterseptember2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/civics\/createnewsletterseptember2023\/","title":{"rendered":"CREATE Newsletter &#8211; September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>IN THIS ISSUE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>I. CREATE News and Updates<\/strong><br \/>\nCREATE in Action<br \/>\nAnnual Civic Learning Symposium<br \/>\nConstitution Day and MCS Student Discussion with Judge Douglas Ginsburg<br \/>\nWest View Students Commemorate 9\/11<br \/>\nMCS Academic Innovation Summit<\/p>\n<p><strong>II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessional Development Opportunities<br \/>\nFuture Presidents of America<br \/>\nConstituting America<\/p>\n<p><strong>III. Featured Resource<\/strong><br \/>\nCIVIC Fundamentals<!--more--><!--more--><br \/>\nYouth Civic Engagement Councils<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>I. CREATE News and Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>CREATE In Action <\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Please watch a short overview of some of the events from the CREATE project&#8217;s first year, connecting Ball State University and Muncie Community Schools in preparing students for their role as citizens in our community and our democracy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CREATE in Action\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B3aYvsDktdw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.&#8221; &#8211; James Madison. <\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>2023 Civic Learning Symposium<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_357\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-357\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/27110941\/MC-58668-Annual-Civic-Learning-Symposium7008-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/27110941\/MC-58668-Annual-Civic-Learning-Symposium7008-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/27110941\/MC-58668-Annual-Civic-Learning-Symposium7008-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/27110941\/MC-58668-Annual-Civic-Learning-Symposium7008-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/27110941\/MC-58668-Annual-Civic-Learning-Symposium7008-1536x1014.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/27110941\/MC-58668-Annual-Civic-Learning-Symposium7008-2048x1353.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Annual Civic Learning Symposium, Teachers College, Student Center, CREATE<\/p><\/div>\n<p>CREATE\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/civics\/the-2023-civic-learning-symposium\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2023 Civic Learning Symposium<\/a> hosted educators, administrators, community members, faculty, and other supporters from around Indiana on August 25th and 26th at the Ball State Student Center. On Friday evening, Ball State <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/provost\/aboutus\/staffdirectory\/marrianand\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Provost Anand R. Marri<\/a> noted that the <a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Center for Education Statistics<\/a> released the 2023 NAEP data showing that average <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationsreportcard.gov\/civics\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">civics scores for U.S. eighth graders declined<\/a> for the first time since 1998. Less than 25% of students nationally demonstrated a \u201cproficient\u201d understanding of civics, and 31% tested below the \u201cbasic\u201d level.<\/p>\n<p>Provost Marri noted that Indiana\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/lg\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch <\/a>chaired a Civic Education Task Force that created a new middle school civics course aimed at creating citizens who will contribute to a healthy democracy.<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/civics\/the-2023-civic-learning-symposium\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more and watch the Lt. Governor&#8217;s opening remarks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Civic Learning Symposium also featured remarks from Indiana <a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/doe\/about\/secretary-jenner\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Secretary of Education, Dr. Katie Jenner<\/a> who leads the Indiana Department of Education. Dr. Jenner said that \u201cthrough civics education students understand, not only their rights, but also their responsibilities including their role in the democratic process.\u201d She invited teachers to reach out to the Indiana Department of Education to tap into statewide resources for civic literacy like the \u2018We The People\u2019 program.<\/p>\n<p>Moderated by Mary Dollison, Provost Marri and MCS Board President Jim Williams engaged in a panel discussion about their interest in public service and the importance of civic education to relation to other MCS initiatives. <\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_350\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-350\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/14222936\/MC-58668-Annual-Civic-Learning-Symposium-B333-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/14222936\/MC-58668-Annual-Civic-Learning-Symposium-B333-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/14222936\/MC-58668-Annual-Civic-Learning-Symposium-B333-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Annual Civic Learning Symposium, Teachers College, Student Center, CREATE<\/p><\/div>Muncie Central High School teacher Julie Snider received the Award for the Advancement of Civics and Education, presented by Brittany Bales, a former student inspired by Mrs. Snider to pursue a career in education and public service. Bales teaches at Ball State and has served as a member of the Muncie Community School Board. <\/p>\n<p>CREATE\u2019s lead faculty Dr. David Roof noted that the CREATE project had been approved for another year by the U.S. Department of Education and will continue to support MCS teachers in promoting civic education and engagement activities. <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remnanttrust.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Remnant Trust<\/a>, a partner of CREATE, displayed an original draft copy of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/07\/21193726\/The_Remnant_Trust_Home_640x426_Master_0007_logo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-319\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Saturday morning\u2019s presentations included a talk by MCHS teachers Julie Snider, Allen Kidd, and Brian Turner on their \u201cEarth Day Civics\u201d event which engaged students in community, civics, and collaboration by picking up trash and planting 14 trees, all spe- cies indigenous to Indiana. BSU Professor of Economics <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/economics\/about-us\/faculty-and-staff\/snownathanael\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nathanael Snow<\/a> presented \u201cThe Bugs and Features of Voting,\u201d a class project that developed students\u2019 knowledge of elected representatives and provided tools to explore the benefit of becoming informed about candidates in upcoming elections. Tim Kalgreen, Director of Civic Education for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inbarfoundation.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Bar Foundation<\/a>, moderated a panel session titled \u201cMock Trials and We the People: Using Co- and Extra-Curricular Programs to En- hance Student Learning and Engagement\u201d with Matt McMichael of the Individuals and Societies at Center for Inquiry at School 84 (Indianapolis) and Janet Chandler of Hamilton Southeastern High School. MCS teachers Hannah George and Elizabeth Gillentine led a discussion titled \u201cCivics Across Content Areas\u201d using commemoration of September 11th 2001 as a topic to teach oral history interviews, current events, government, and other disciplines such as heath, math, and science. Kate Elliott of BSU\u2019s School of Journalism and Strategic Communication discussed the power and importance of hearing and telling stories in the classroom, when students are 22 times more likely to develop empathy and remember facts tied to stories through exercises such as active listening and writing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/28215359\/IMG_7104-300x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/28215359\/IMG_7104-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/28215359\/IMG_7104-1024x956.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/28215359\/IMG_7104-768x717.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/08\/28215359\/IMG_7104.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Keynote speaker and 2<strong>019 National Teacher of the Year<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/rodrobinsonrva.com\/about-me\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rodney Robinson<\/a> spoke on \u201c<em>What is Equity and Why does Every Child Deserve It<\/em>?\u201d and his work meeting the needs of students in the Richmond (Virginia) Detention Center. Robinson tells his students that \u201cAmerica is a country of second chances. And if you want a second chance, a high-quality education is the best way to take advantage of your second chance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After his speech, Robinson spent time talking and taking photos with teachers and administrators.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/civics\/the-2023-civic-learning-symposium\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More about the Symposium and Watch Videos from the Event<\/a><\/p>\n<p>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Muncie Central High and East Washington Academy Students Celebrate Constitution Day and Meet United States Court of Appeals Judge Douglas Ginsburg<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28171740\/Ginburg-Event--300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28171740\/Ginburg-Event--300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28171740\/Ginburg-Event--1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28171740\/Ginburg-Event--768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28171740\/Ginburg-Event--1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28171740\/Ginburg-Event-.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Students from <a href=\"https:\/\/ewa.muncie.k12.in.us\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">East Washington Academy<\/a> and Muncie Central High School traveled to Indianapolis on September 14th to celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Constitution_Day_(United_States)\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Constitution Day <\/a>with visiting Judge Douglas Ginsburg of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, DC. The session was organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remnanttrust.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Remnant Trust<\/a> and CREATE and was hosted in the historic Columbia Club on Monument Circle. Judge Ginsburg discussed the impact of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution and his experiences as an appellate judge. CREATE\u2019s David Roof guided table discussions on liberty, limitations of power, and the importance of using juries of peers in the judicial process. An EWA student said &#8220;It was great to see why our laws were created the way they were and to talk to the high schoolers about what they were learning.&#8221; Judge Ginsburg answered students\u2019 questions about a wide range of topics, including important cases, dissenting legal opinions, and academic training for careers in law. Fourth grade teacher Jessica Mixell thanked CREATE for arranging this opportunity \u201cto allow our students to collaborate with high schoolers in our district as well as ask pressing questions to Judge Ginsburg.&#8221; The Remnant Trust displayed original documents dating from the 15th-19th Centuries that included illuminated manuscripts and printings of the <strong>Declaration of Independence<\/strong>, Magna Carta, Thomas Paine\u2019s American Crisis, and an autobiography by Frederick Douglass. Students handled the documents, read their content, and look at handwritten margina- lia and decorations to establish a more personal connection to the individuals and ideas of the time.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>West View Students Commerate 9\/11<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/westview.muncie.k12.in.us\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West View Elementary<\/a> School teachers Elizabeth Gillentine, Hannah George,<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28184910\/NUmber1-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28184910\/NUmber1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28184910\/NUmber1.jpg 388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> and Bre-Anna Serf guided 3rd and 5th grade students through the process of conducting oral history interviews with family and friends on the theme \u201cI remember the day of September 11.\u201d Using an interview form, students recorded the respondent\u2019s age, where they were when they learned of events of 9\/11, the impact, as well as their thoughts, feelings, or worries during and after 9\/11. Students also recorded how the respondent\u2019s life changed over the next few years as a result of 9\/11. One student\u2019s uncle was 25 years old, a member of the armed forces, and in a military hospital \u201clistening to his daughter\u2019s heartbeat for the first time.\u201d He knew that he would be \u201cgoing to war\u201d and would have to leave his daughter for two years \u201cto help the people that needed help.\u201d Another student\u2019s grandmother had visited the top of the World Trade Center the previous year. Her co-worker went to New York City to search for her missing brother who worked in the towers and died in the attack. \u201cI always thought we were safe in America,\u201d she said. The teachers created a bulletin board featuring a label introducing the project, interview forms showing questions and responses, an American flag made of the names of those lost, the Statue of Liberty, and the New York skyline.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>CREATE Connects with Teachers at MCS Academic Innovation Summit<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203002\/22222-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203002\/22222-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203002\/22222.jpg 386w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nCREATE Project Director Donna Browne spoke with teachers about CREATE\u2019s goals and activities at its table at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/muncie-community-schools\/history\/innovation-summit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MCS Academic Innovation Summit <\/a>at Muncie Central High School on September 22. Donna introduced CREATE with informational handouts and branded giveaways and reconnected with many alumni from CREATE\u2019s paid summer professional development activities, including the Summer Civics Learning Academy, Summer Leadership Academy, and Annual Symposium. Donna encouraged teachers with ideas for civics-related projects or field trips to contact CREATE to explore ideas for collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>II. Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Help Students Become Future Leaders<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203325\/Image_011.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"127\" height=\"127\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-366\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpsite.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site<\/a> in Indianapolis runs the <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpsite.org\/future-presidents-of-america\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Future Presidents of America program<\/a>, a week-long youth leadership camp whose mission is to develop \u201cindividual confidence, civic literacy, and good citizenship to reveal the exceptional qualities of character that make for great presidents and leaders.\u201d Students aged 13-16 may apply starting October 15, and the camp will run from June 24-28, 2024. The number of participants is limited to 20. If selected, all participants will receive full scholarships. Contact <strong>Roger Hardig, Vice President of Education<\/strong>, at rhardig@bhpsite.org.  <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>History Holds the Key to the Future<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/constitutingamerica.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Constituting America<\/a> teaches students and adults across America about the nonpartisan relevancy of the U.S. Constitution and the principles of self-governance inherent in our founding documents. Its annual<a href=\"https:\/\/constitutingamerica.org\/contest-categories\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> We the Future contest <\/a>encourages elementary, middle, and high school students to enter original works on designated themes to win cash prizes from $100-$1,000. Allowable submissions vary according to grade, but include works such as essays, songs, poems, STEM projects, short films, social media videos, holiday cards, or pub- lic service announcements (PSA). This year\u2019s themes include Constitutional checks and balances among the three branches of government and the First Amendment rights. Students can get creative in using skills in many content areas to develop their entries. See winning entries here. Put this on your opportunity on your instructional calendar for AY 2024-25!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>CREATE and the Indiana Business Alliance for Civics &#8211; Career Readiness through Civic Education<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfa.us\/indiana\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Business Alliance for Civics<\/a>, a partner of CREATE, hosted a kick-off <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203848\/1695076379505-copy-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203848\/1695076379505-copy-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203848\/1695076379505-copy-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203848\/1695076379505-copy-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203848\/1695076379505-copy-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203848\/1695076379505-copy-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28203848\/1695076379505-copy.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>event on the impressive grounds of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in downtown Indianapolis on Constitution Day, September 18th. Part of the recently formed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inbarfoundation.org\/indiana-civics-coalition\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Civics Coalition<\/a>, IBAC works with business leaders and Chambers of Commerce to support \u201cK\u201312 civic education, promote civic knowledge among the state\u2019s workforce, and high- light the economic reasons for investing in civic education.\u201d The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncoc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/INCHI_2021_FINAL-1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2021 Indiana Civic Health Index<\/a> notes that Indiana ranks 48th out of 50 states in voter participation and documents findings in voting and voter registration, social and community connectedness, and civic awareness and action. Speakers at the kick-off included Nathan Gotsch of IBAC, Charles Dunlap of the Indiana Bar Foundation, Teresa Lubbers of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sagamoreinstitute.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sagamore Institute<\/a> and former head of the Indiana Commission on Higher Education, and Brock Hesler, Vice President of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. All spoke of the importance of civics education in molding informed and engaged citizens as the foundation of a skilled and dedicated workforce that will attract and retain business investment. Hesler noted that the ICC&#8217;s latest strategic plan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianachamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IN-Vision2025-Report-WithForums.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vision 2025: a Plan for Hoosier Prosperity<\/a> contains a goal to create an \u201cAttractive Business Climate\u201d through increased business involvement in civics engagement.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/indianasocialstudies.com\/home\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana Council for Social Studies<\/a> (ICSS) Conference, taking place on November 10th, 2023, at Indiana State University. This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;To Secure the Blessings of Liberty,&#8221; inspired by the preamble of the United States Constitution.<\/p>\n<p>   As we gather for our annual conference, we aim to explore the complex history, ideals, and challenges that have emerged in the quest to secure liberty for all. This theme invites us to reflect on the importance of civic education and to engage in meaningful discussions on the role that social studies educators play in fostering a strong, democratic society.<\/p>\n<p>  We encourage all social studies educators, researchers, and professionals to join us for this thought-provoking and inspiring event. In the coming weeks, we will provide more information regarding registration, the call for proposals, and the conference schedule.<\/p>\n<p>_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>III. Featured Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>FOCUS on Classroom Resources<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CREATE assists educators in finding civics-related lesson plans and activities in use in their classroom. The Resources for Educators tab on the CREATE website currently offer s lessons and activities for Elemen- tary, Middle, and High School teachers. More will be added as the site is developed. This issue\u2019s featured teacher resource is <a href=\"https:\/\/civicsfundamentals.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CIVICS Fundamentals<\/a>, developed by Judge Douglas Ginsburg.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28193348\/FeaturedImage-300x176.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28193348\/FeaturedImage-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28193348\/FeaturedImage-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28193348\/FeaturedImage-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28193348\/FeaturedImage.jpg 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nJudge Ginsburg developed CIVICS Fundamentals, a free, online course that offer s 100 short videos explaining fundamental elements of U.S. democracy that are based on the 100 numbered questions from which examiners draw when administering the U.S. citizenship test to aspiring new citizens. All videos are hosted on YouTube, and each video lasts about two minutes. Viewers are quizzed on the question at the end of the video. Signing up for the course is free, and teachers can view a demo page. On the website, each question offers printable flashcards and a vocabulary page of words and definitions related to the topic. Indiana high school students are required to take the U.S. citizenship test in order to graduate. Video questions include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bkuNKXWSpw8\" rel=\"noopener lightbox-video-0\" target=\"_blank\">What Does the Constitution Do?<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vDkI4kr5Jrg\" rel=\"noopener lightbox-video-1\" target=\"_blank\">What Is One Right Only for United States Citizens?<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eK4RhMkJiwc\" rel=\"noopener lightbox-video-2\" target=\"_blank\">Who Signs Bills to Become Laws?<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pLnEefH8Leg\" rel=\"noopener lightbox-video-3\" target=\"_blank\">What Is One Responsibility That Is Only for United States Citizens?<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 What Is One Promise You Make When You Become a United States Citizen?<\/p>\n<p>Judge Ginsburg also is a frequent collaborator with educational filmmakers. In We Hold These Truths: the Global Quest for Liberty (55 min.), Judge Ginsburg explores the enduring influence of America\u2019s Declaration of Independence, including on the abolitionist movement, women\u2019s suffrage, and civil rights leaders Frederick Douglass and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Youth Civic Engagement Councils  <\/strong>    <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CREATE is working with the <a href=\"https:\/\/sagamoreinstitute.org\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sagamore Institute<\/a> to promote Youth Civic Engagement Councils in Muncie and throughout our State.  <\/p>\n<p>Following the close of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, an elder woman is said to have asked Dr. Benjamin Franklin: \u201cDo we have a monarchy or a republic?\u201d He famously answered: \u201cA republic, if you can keep it.\u201d A flourishing democracy is dependent upon a knowledgeable and engaged citizenry.<br \/>\nProblem: The state of our democracy is in peril, and the problem lies in a lack of civic knowledge and civic engagement. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Vision:<\/strong> Despite the grim data, the United States is seeing a bright spot in terms of youth civic engagement. From the 2014 midterm to the 2018 midterm, youth voter participation increased by 79%. Climate change, racial discrimination, and gun violence has sparked a particular wave of youth civic engagement, and it is necessary to turn this momentary interest into habituated interest. It is the youth who have the power to redirect the perilous course of US democracy. The Youth Civic Engagement Council will create a generation of bold, cooperative, positive young leaders inclined to address the challenging issues present in their schools and communities with creative and sustainable solutions.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission:<\/strong> To develop civically minded young people by giving them the direction, structure, responsibility, and mentoring necessary so that they become effective leaders in their schools and broader communities and increase civic awareness and engagement among their peers. <\/p>\n<p>*If you are interested in developing a <strong>Youth Civic Engagement Council<\/strong> at your school, please email CREATE at CREATE@bsu.edu<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>FOCUS on Professional Development<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>CREATE can provide funding for MCS teachers who attend professional development (PD) opportunities related to civics and history content and pedagogy. To qualify for PD funds, we ask that teachers complete a brief registration form prior to the event and a brief survey following the event. <\/p>\n<p>CREATE can support MCS teachers. If you have questions or to recommend additional PD events, please email CREATE@bsu.edu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join the CREATE Email List<\/strong><br \/>\nTo stay informed of the latest resources and opportunities, sign up for CREATE\u2019s email list.<\/p>\n<p>Click below or scan the QR code to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/educational-studies\/academic-programs\/create\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CREATE website<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p><strong>CREATE Wants to Hear Your Questions and Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feel free to contact CREATE@bsu.edu with any questions or comments you have about participating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CREATE is grateful for the support of the U.S. Department of Education <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28192643\/dept-of-ed-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"157\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28192643\/dept-of-ed-logo.png 538w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/09\/28192643\/dept-of-ed-logo-300x88.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IN THIS ISSUE I. 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