CIRCLE 2012 Youth Poll: 52% Support for Obama, 35% for Romney
Our comprehensive survey of young people includes analysis of youth intention to vote, electoral outreach, and breakdowns by race/ethnicity and education.
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State Laws, Standards, and Requirements for K-12 Civics
Our new fact sheet explores the current state of civic education standards and its implications for young Americans' civic knowledge
Data Points to the Power of the Ask
The simple act of asking young people to vote is one of the most effective ways to engage them in elections.
What's All the Fuss about Election Enthusiasm?
We explore just what it may mean if youth are excited about an election, and its implications for their voter participation and vote choice.
Civic Health and Unemployment II: The Case Builds
A new report co-written by CIRCLE experts continues our work exploring the links between a community's civic life and its economic resilience.
Civic Education and 9/11
On the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we look at how states have incorporated teaching about it into education standards.
Young People and Belonging to Groups
Whether for lack of opportunities or because young people are not "joiners", few youth belong to formal groups or associations
"That's Not Democracy": How Out-of-School Youth Engage in Civic Life
A major new CIRCLE report explores what stands in the way of non-college youth engaging in communities and how we can support them.
CIRCLE Study Shows YouthBuild Builds Leaders
Our research finds that this nonprofit which provides training and employment to young adults also teaches valuable civic skills.