Lack of Civic Support for Rural Youth May Lead to Lower Civic Engagement
CIRCLE survey data suggests young people in rural communities need more than access to information and opportunities: they need support to vote and take civic action.
Understanding the Essential Role of Broadband Access For An Equitable Democracy
Read more about the event that brought together digital equity community organizers, scholars, and policy stakeholders.
Growing Voters in Rural Communities
Supporting Youth, Creating Opportunity, and Strengthening Democracy
Despite Pandemic, Civically Engaged Youth Report Higher Well-Being
An analysis of our 2020 post-election survey shows that civic access and participation helped some youth thrive despite the economic impact of COVID-19
Youth Expertise and Leadership Crucial to Intergenerational Civic Spaces
Our work supporting and evaluating the Civic Spring Project underscored powerful lessons about providing valuable civic opportunities for youth.
Study: Does National Service Experience Improve a Young Person's Job Prospects?
In a 2016-2017 research experiment, we examined whether fictitious resumes that included AmeriCorps service were more likely to receive callbacks from employers.
Engaging a Broader Youth Electorate: 10 Recommendations for Increasing Voter Engagement
Our new study conducted with Opportunity Youth United highlights opportunities to make voting more accessible for low-income youth.
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.
How Developing Civic Skills Can Translate to Broader Youth Development
An evaluation by former CIRCLE Director Peter Levine underscores the value of a developmental approach to youth civic engagement.