Despite Pandemic, Civically Engaged Youth Report Higher Well-Being
An analysis of our 2020 post-election survey shows that civic access and participation helped some youth thrive despite the economic impact of COVID-19
Youth Expertise and Leadership Crucial to Intergenerational Civic Spaces
Our work supporting and evaluating the Civic Spring Project underscored powerful lessons about providing valuable civic opportunities for youth.
Study: Does National Service Experience Improve a Young Person's Job Prospects?
In a 2016-2017 research experiment, we examined whether fictitious resumes that included AmeriCorps service were more likely to receive callbacks from employers.
Engaging a Broader Youth Electorate: 10 Recommendations for Increasing Voter Engagement
Our new study conducted with Opportunity Youth United highlights opportunities to make voting more accessible for low-income youth.
Are Political Parties and Campaigns Reaching Young People in Civic Deserts?
Youth who live in places where they perceive few opportunities for civic engagement see fewer political ads, which is connected to lower voter turnout.
How Developing Civic Skills Can Translate to Broader Youth Development
An evaluation by former CIRCLE Director Peter Levine underscores the value of a developmental approach to youth civic engagement.
Civic Deserts: 60% of Rural Millennials Lack Access to a Political Life
This research, which originally appeared in The Conversation, outlines our merging study of "civic deserts" and the challenge they present to engaging young people.
Guest Post - Measuring Progress Toward Youth Empowerment
By: By Carmen Procida, Diana Manee, Jeanne Dairaghi and Bronwyn Lucas
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.