Celebrating Media Literacy Week! 10 Ways Media Literacy Matters in 2020
The upcoming presidential election is a valuable opportunity to teach young people how to understand, create, and engage with news and other media.
Five Takeaways on Social Media and the Youth Vote in 2018
Because of their immense reach and potential to reach a broad range of young people, social media played a crucial role in the 2018 midterm elections cycle.
So Much for "Slacktivism": Youth Translate Online Engagement to Offline Political Action
Our pre-election poll finds that young people who engage in political activity online are also more likely to engage in person.
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.
A Civic Imperative for Media Literacy
A commentary on the PACE paper “Infogagement: Citizenship and Democracy in the Age of Connection” co-written by Abby Kiesa and collaborator D.C. Vito
Teens and Elections
The youngest eligible voters (ages 18-19) tend to lag behind their older peers, highlighting the need for efforts to engage them in democracy.
How Digital Media Can Mitigate the Consequences of Living in Civic Deserts
Our research finds that, while youth in civic deserts have less digital access, it can be a valuable tool in spurring their political engagement.
Millennials After 2016: Post-Election Poll Analysis
Our exclusive survey of young people after the 2016 presidential election reveals stark divides and opportunities for youth civic engagement.
Guest Post - Partnering with Your Local PBS Station to Promote Civic Education and Engagement
By: Elizabeth A. Bennion, Professor of Political Science at Indiana University South Bend and Host of WNIT’s Politically Speaking