Changes to Election Laws May Affect Youth Voting in 2024
A handful of states have made voter registration easier, but others have implemented new voter ID requirements or rolled back vote by mail.
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Participatory Budgeting in Schools Helps Build Student Voice and Civic Skills
CIRCLE’s work with Illinois Civics Hub highlights how these projects can engage students and enhance civic learning
Queer Youth Are Powerful, Diverse, and Engaged—but Struggling with Mental Health
Politically active and worried about policies that affect them, queer youth embrace civic participation but face distinct challenges.
Lack of Civic Support for Rural Youth May Lead to Lower Civic Engagement
CIRCLE survey data suggests young people in rural communities need more than access to information and opportunities: they need support to vote and take civic action.
CIRCLE Launches Inaugural Young Leaders Learning Community Cohort with The Allstate Foundation
The 12 civic leaders, ages 16-29, will continue to develop leadership, media, and financial skills in the program.
Super Tuesday: Youth Turnout Low in North Carolina, Virginia, and California
Data and analysis on young people’s participation in the Super Tuesday contests in North Carolina, Virginia, and California
Understanding the Essential Role of Broadband Access For An Equitable Democracy
Read more about the event that brought together digital equity community organizers, scholars, and policy stakeholders.
Youth Who Develop their Voice in High School Are More Likely to Vote
New CIRCLE research shows a positive relationship between political participation and opportunities to develop student voice in and out of the classroom.
Youth Voting in the 2024 Republican Primaries
Data and analysis on young people’s participation in the presidential nominating contests