The State of Civic Education in Massachusetts
The full report of our study of civic education in the Commonwealth highlights challenges and recommendations for more inclusive and equitable K-12 civics.
Final Report On the Illinois #CivicsIsBack Civic Education Initiative
Read about CIRCLE's major evaluation of innovative K-12 civics policy and implementation in Illinois
How Young People Can Wield the First Amendment for Civic Engagement
This is part of our Youth Expertise Series, in which young people use their experiences to speak about how we can improve youth civic engagement and civic life.
Creating Equitable Opportunities for Youth to Serve, Learn Skills, and Strengthen Communities
This is part of our Youth Expertise Series, in which young people use their experiences to write about how we can improve youth civic engagement and civic life.
Youth Who Learned about Voting in High School More Likely to Become Informed and Engaged Voters
CIRCLE surveys show that there's a relationship between being encouraged to vote and taught how to do so by teachers and a host of indicators of civic engagement later in life.
Guardians of Democracy: Civic Educator Credential Project
An update on our partnerships in Florida and Illinois focused on training teachers to incorporate effective civic education pedagogies.
CIRCLE Studying Civic Education in Massachusetts
Our comprehensive study, in partnership with other researchers, will help identify what the state must do to effectively and equitably implement new civics requirements.
State Policies and Statutes that Support Growing Voters
Our comprehensive scan of state codes that encourage or facilitate electoral engagement and education for youth before they turn 18
Using the State of the Union Address as a Civic Learning Opportunity
Explore resources for educators to help students understand, analyze, and respond to the upcoming State of the Union.