Stronger Civic Access, Support, and Culture Address Engagement Gaps by Rurality and Education
The key assets of our CIRCLE Growing Voters framework are associated with higher self-reported voter turnout and civic action among underserved groups.
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The 50 Million: Gen Z’s Power, Priorities, and Participation
In a major survey conducted in partnership with When We All Vote, over 5,000 young people shared their political values, priorities, and inflection points ahead of the 2026 midterms.
“It's the Economy, Stupid”: Young People’s Financial Struggles Shape their Political Views and Engagement
An analysis of post-2024 election data reveals strong associations between young people's economic situations and their civic life.
Update: Proposed Restrictions on Voter Registration Are Likely to Harm Young Voters
Proposed legislation like the SAVE America Act could impose onerous barriers to youth electoral participation.
“We Have the Least Amount of Agency in Our Future, but the Most Future to Live”: Youth Share their Distrust of Democracy
Young people are feeling underrepresented and underserved by the political system.
Civic Education in Early Elementary Grades: Challenges and Potential of Inquiry-Based Learning
Insights from a CIRCLE evaluation of inquiry-based civics implementation in Massachusetts.
Building Political Homes for Youth
Five key elements for organizations that want to support young people’s democratic belonging and civic engagement.
25 Things We Learned about Young Voters in 2025
25 data points from CIRCLE research released in 2025, covering everything from elections to the issues and movements that ignited civic engagement.
Classroom Climate for Civic Development: Evidence from Scholarship and Practice
Recent research on civic learning, and CIRCLE's own work evaluating a civics curriculum, underscores the importance of treating classrooms as civic institutions.