Where Will Young Voters Shape the 2016 Elections?
Our exclusive, data-driven ranking highlights the 2016 races where young people have the highest potential to decide elections.
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College Student-Heavy Counties Played Major Role in Iowa Caucus
Bernie Sanders performed much better in places with a high concentration of college students.
How Youth Can Swing Elections: Lessons from 2014
In four key Senate races, young people's vote share and preference for one candidate shaped the election results.
Guest Post - Measuring Progress Toward Youth Empowerment
By: By Carmen Procida, Diana Manee, Jeanne Dairaghi and Bronwyn Lucas
Guest Post - Civic and Character Development: Good Data Starts with Good Measures
By: Amy Syvertsen (Search Institute), Laura Wray-Lake (University of Rochester), and Aaron Metzger (West Virginia University)
Effective Nonprofit Outreach Improves Voting Rates
A new report produced in partnership with Nonprofit VOTE highlights the potential for community organizations to engage voters.
Guest Post - Classroom Observation Tool to Measure Civic Opportunities
By: Sigal Ben-Porath and Rand Quinn, with Gideon Dishon, Nimet Eren and Tom Szczesny
CIRCLE Will Study Social and Economic Effects of Youth Civic Empowerment and Participation
The study will be funded by support from the W.T. Grant Foundation.
Guest Post - Conservation Leadership Impact Measures
By: Kate Hagner (SCA), Amy K. Syvertsen, Ph.D. (Search Institute), Theresa K. Sullivan, Ed.D. (Search Institute)