Top 8 Takeaways about Young Voters and the 2014 Election
Highlights from our comprehensive analysis of youth participation in the 2014 midterm election,
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The Effects of Competitiveness and Ballot Measures on Youth Turnout
We explore how closely contested elections and ballot initiatives about hot-button issues influenced youth participation in the 2014 midterms.
Election Night 2014: 22% Young People Voted, Most Supported Democrats
Young people's turnout was comparable to rates of youth participation in recent years
Political Engagement Trends Among Youth of Different Races/Ethnicities
Our fact sheets explore how young Asians, Latinos, and African Americans participate in elections.
Strengthening Democracy: Girls’ Leadership and K-12 Education
A new report from the National Education Association and co-authored by CIRCLE researchers shares findings and recommendations related to enhancing girls' leadership.
Youth Voter Registration and the 2014 Midterms: Lessons from 2010
Explore our comprehensive analyses of youth voter registration, including how young people register, why some don't, and why some registered youth don't vote.
Survey: How Civics is Taught in America
A new fact sheet based on our national survey of civics and U.S. government teachers highlights key opportunities and challenges to improving civic education.
Portraits of American Teens’ Leisure Time Use
A new CIRCLE paper—with a bit of pop culture flair—explores how young people use their time outside of school, and what it means for their academic and civic development.
Reforming Civic Education: Three Case Studies
In a new fact sheet and paper, we explore how Florida, Hawaii, and Tennessee are approaching civic education in order to better prepare young people for democracy.