Our Values

At the core of CIRCLE's work are a series of values that reflect our vision for stronger civic education and engagement, and for our role as ethical and effective researchers in pursuit of that goal:

Curiosity

A commitment to approaching research, partnerships, and collaboration with openness, humility, a growth mindset, and eagerness to seek other perspectives and experiences.

Integrity

The uncompromising dedication to rigorous, reliable, and transparent research design, methods, and delivery in alignment with our mission and vision.

Authenticity & Care

A commitment to creating a caring human-centered environment, based on clear and consistent communication, where staff, partners, and young people feel welcomed, supported, and a sense of belonging.

Equity

An obligation to prioritize, design, and implement internal processes and external-facing research that center and elevate marginalized and/or historically excluded groups.