Center for Economic and Civic Learning

The Center for Economic and Civic Learning strives to innovate and improve economic and civic learning throughout our community, our country, and our world.

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

Dear @BallState please get out and vote! The 2026 primaries end tomorrow May 5, so make your voice heard and help shape our community. Find your voting info at https://t.co/dcz5OY0FVP
#CardinalsVote! #BallState

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

Join us April 14 at Ball State for an evening with bestselling author Emily Esfahani Smith as she explores purpose, belonging, resilience, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Free and open to students, faculty, and community.
https://t.co/DOE8kr8dJR

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

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[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

We are really excited to begin this project with @MuncieSchools, @EngagedAlliance, and @INBarFoundation.

[Ball State @BallState]

With CREATE250, Ball State is preparing Indiana’s Title I schools—and 1,000 educators—for America’s 250th birthday.

More info: https://t.co/JmnbGMSGXu

#WeFly

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

I'll be at #NCSS2025. I'd love to connect with others there.

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

@PresidentMearns @BallState Sam is amazing! He produced some excellent videos for us in the past. I will miss working with him, but wish him all the best in his retirement.

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

We are so grateful for this opportunity to launch Cultivating Civic Character for the Common Good (C4G) and thankful for support from @INBarFoundation and @EngagedAlliance and others while developing the proposal.

[Ball State @BallState]

Thousands of Ball State students will gain new civic learning and leadership opportunities through the “Cultivating Civic Character for the Common Good” project, supported by a $387,000 national grant.

More info: https://t.co/J3I0FoD6io

@ballstatetc | #WeFly

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

@JeanCrosbyBSUF Happy Birthday, Jim!

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

Thank you so much for @BallStateLibs and Melissa Gentry who brought MLK and RFK and his trip to Indiana and speech @BallState into focus through mapping and archival materials. Huge thanks for helping with our @TeachingLC project!

[Ball State Libraries @BallStateLibs]

Yesterday, Melissa Gentry, Map Collections Supervisor, hosted a mapping workshop in conjunction with @BallStateCECL for educators in our community all about Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy's time in Muncie. Then they saw some related materials from the Archives.

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

Faculty from across Indiana gathered at @BallState for a 3WC workshop with @EngagedAlliance on civically catalytic teaching to revitalize civic learning through shared inquiry, complexity & dialogue. Supported by @LuminaFound & Lilly Endowment https://t.co/KLohs4bVBd

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

Thank you @BallStateMag and @BallState for article on CECL and our work with @MuncieSchools and @EngagedAlliance and others: Transforming Lives and Communities https://t.co/eeA3cYWn3E

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

@dc_kirkpatrick This is impressive. I hope this becomes a model for other universities. Hope to see it in person.

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

Congratulations to amazing @BallState and @BSUCCIM student Abigail Denault! She’s been recognized with the Richard J. Wood Community Commitment Award by @EngagedAlliance for community service and leadership in civics and voter education.

[Ball State @BallState]

Journalism and civic engagement go hand in hand for Ball State’s Abigail Denault. She’s been recognized with the Richard J. Wood Community Commitment Award for her leadership in voter education.

Read more: https://t.co/MZkbO6YbTl

@BSUCCIM | #WeFly

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

@depauwprindle @EmilyJonesKnuth We will always deeply appreciate collaborating with Emily and wish her all the best with her future work!

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on his legacy and the civil rights movement and the impact on our democracy.

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

Exciting news. @BallState has signed an MOU with the University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon, strengthening a partnership in Sub-Saharan Africa, thanks to @USEmbYaounde. The 5-year MOU fosters collaboration, civic engagement & place-based learning. https://t.co/pLmnLVpZ3n

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

See the @BallState CREATE Newsletter 2025 with info on @SMS_MCS & Governor’s Inauguration, "Appeals on Wheels" @Central_MCS future events and resources from @ICScurricula, highlights from Symposium with @INBarFoundation and @CenterOnRepGovt and more!
https://t.co/oOJcrialEM

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

See 2024 Civic Learning Symposium @BallState highlights. From @UMBC Pres. Emeritus Dr. Hrabowski's keynote to sessions with @INBarFoundation, @CenterOnRepGovt , & so much more—see some moments that championed dialogue, education, & democracy. https://t.co/hYlO7fxPrt. .

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

@PresidentMearns @BallState I have seen this mural! It's beautiful and impressive. I know there's an amazing story behind every photo.

[Center for Economic and Civic Learning @BallStateCECL]

The December 2024 CREATE Newsletter is here! Explore updates on programs, teacher spotlight, & professional development opportunities! Special thanks to our featured partners @MuncieSchools @INBarFoundation @ICScurricula @CivicEducation

https://t.co/YQ0cKkIUIE