Does the Age of a Presidential Candidate Matter to Young Voters?
It does not appear to be a decisive factor for youth as they consider presidential candidates.
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Young Voters on 2016 Candidates: Meh
Several potential 2016 presidential candidates don't rate highly among youth who participated in the 2014 midterms.
Making Civic Education Reform Work: The Florida Partnership for Civic Learning
CIRCLE's research is informing policy and practice to improve civic education in the Sunshine State.
States are Implementing the C3 (College, Career, and Citizenship) Framework
CIRCLE Director Peter Levine chaired the civics writing team of the C3 framework.
More than a Test: Truly Committing to Civic Education
Merely having students pass the U.S. citizenship test ignores the deeper civic learning that young people need to be prepared for democracy.
New Report: Civic Education and Deeper Learning
A comprehensive paper authored by CIRCLE's director and deputy director argues for a focus on skills and knowledge that prepare youth for civic life.
CIRCLE Research Supports Efforts to Lower Voting Age in Local Elections
Young people understand and are affected by the issues, and the younger they vote the more likely they will continue to do so for a lifetime.
Strong Link Between "Thinking about the Election" and Youth Turnout in Midterms
The close relationship between the percentage of youth who were thinking about the election and the percentage who voted highlights the importance of reaching out and talking to young people.
Top 8 Takeaways about Young Voters and the 2014 Election
Highlights from our comprehensive analysis of youth participation in the 2014 midterm election,