Category: Partnerships

An Odyssey of Teaching and Discovery with the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity Schools

September 27, 2024 by Debbie Roberts

By Belinda Bulla and Rachel Geesa In a pioneering move, Ball State University beckons aspiring educators to embark on an unparalleled teaching adventure, the Germany Student Teaching Program. This isn’t just a semester abroad; it’s a transformative journey that promises to redefine the way future educators approach their craft. Imagine teaching young minds at U.S. […]

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TC Unlocks Global Perspectives with EDEL-O

September 13, 2024 by Debbie Roberts

By Belinda Bulla and Rachel Geesa Are you ready to embark on a journey that will not only transform you as an educator, but also broaden your horizons in ways you never imagined? Look no further than Ball State University’s EDEL-O England program, which is designed to immerse you in a variety of British education […]

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Happy Holidays from Teachers College

December 13, 2023 by Debbie Roberts

Best wishes for a joyous and restful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness. Take a look at some highlights from this past year: Urban Internship Program Tour On Thursday, February 23, 2023, Teachers College (TC) faculty were joined by educators who traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the American Association […]

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Flight Path to Teaching Adventure

September 27, 2023 by Debbie Roberts

In mid-June, Teachers College organized two separate week-long residential summer camp experiences aimed at rising high school seniors interested in teaching. These camps were made possible through the Indiana Youth Programs on Campus Lilly Endowment grant, which covered all costs for the participants. A diverse group of 22 high school students from across the state […]

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UNITED Project Welcomes Students From Uzbekistan to Ball State

August 2, 2023 by Debbie Roberts

From June 15-July 6, Ball State University hosted 15 Uzbek college students, ages 18-24, and one Uzbek faculty member, as part of a new exchange program. For those 21 days, the visiting youth learned and worked alongside Ball State students in interdisciplinary, cross-cultural student teams. The teams explored careers in government, education, community organization and […]

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Civic Renewal through Education for Agency, Tolerance, and Engagement: March Newsletter

April 12, 2023 by Debbie Roberts

The Civic Renewal through Education for Agency, Tolerance, and Engagement (CREATE) is an innovative approach to instruction, student learning and professional development in civics, that integrates American history, geography, government, and media literacy. In cooperation with Muncie Community Schools (MCS), Ball State developed CREATE as an innovative approach to instruction, student learning, and professional development in civics […]

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BSU is Better With You Initiative

March 3, 2023 by Debbie Roberts

The first event in the BSU is Better With You initiative was held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Union Missionary Baptist Church. The initiative seeks deeper relationships with traditionally under recognized communities in Muncie. By focusing on Black and Brown students and families, the initiative aims to let Muncie residents know that Ball […]

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Civic Renewal through Education for Agency, Tolerance, and Engagement: Newsletter

February 15, 2023 by Debbie Roberts

The Civic Renewal through Education for Agency, Tolerance, and Engagement (CREATE) is an innovative approach to instruction, student learning and professional development in civics, that integrates American history, geography, government, and media literacy. In cooperation with Muncie Community Schools (MCS), Ball State developed CREATE as an innovative approach to instruction, student learning, and professional development in civics […]

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Indiana Academy International Exchange

November 17, 2022 by Debbie Roberts

Since 2006, the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities has participated in an international exchange program with Sankt Afra, a boarding school for high ability students located in Meissen, Germany. After a pause during the pandemic, the exchange program started up again this year with Sankt Afra sending two faculty members and four students […]

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Muncie Community Schools-Ball State Academic Innovation Summit

October 12, 2022 by Debbie Roberts

On Friday, September 16, the annual Muncie Community Schools (MCS)-Ball State Academic Innovation Summit provided the opportunity for more than 500 MCS employees, Ball State professors, and community stakeholders to explore innovative strategies that support student success. Each year the summit serves as a dedicated space for meaningful dialogue among our community’s educators, and often […]

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