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Historical data from the past 50 years of midterm elections shows young people are engaged but there are still profound inequities in participation.

Insights from leaders in the media illuminate how journalists and news organizations can better engage youth as audiences and co-creators in the 2024 election cycle.

These educators are learning together, supporting each other, and strengthening the implementation of Educating for American Democracy.

From news outlets to social media platforms, institutions that make up a community’s media ecosystem must redouble their efforts to support young potential voters.

A new CIRCLE analysis highlights different profiles of whether media ecosystems in different counties offer adequate support for youth civic engagement and lead to higher voting rates.

CIRCLE's work examining teachers' implementation of the Investigating History Curriculum in Massachusetts highlights the support educators need to successfully make shifts in their classrooms.

Differences in access to information and support for electoral participation continue to be reflected in unequal voting rates among youth.

Bringing young people as leaders and equitable participants into organizations or efforts aimed at youth engagement can be a productive strategy—if it's done right.

Spaces where youth can learn, discuss, and wield political information can build confidence in political involvement and lead to higher likelihood of voting.