Solid Turnout of Teen Voters in Local Election
Young people in Takoma Park, Maryland, took advantage of the city recently lowering the voting age to 16.
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Youth Turnout 26% in Virginia and 18% in New Jersey
According to our estimates, close to 300,000 young people cast ballots in the 2013 Virginia gubernatorial race.
Building the Case for Action Civics
By: Jessica Gingold, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Civic Learning through Action: Generation Citizen
A new CIRCLE report highlights this promising approach to providing an effective, action-oriented civic education to students.
The Youth Vote in 2012 and the Role of Young Women
Based on new Census data we provide updated, comprehensive analysis of youth voting in 2012, including the role of young women.
Civic Engagement and Political Leadership among Women
A new CIRCLE analysis explores the gender gaps in civic engagement, challenges to improving participation among young women, and implications for future work.
Discussion, Debate, and Simulations Boost Students’ Civic Knowledge
Our analysis shows that these promising pedagogical practices work, but racial and socioeconomic gaps in civic knowledge remain
Midterm and Presidential Elections Are Different for Youth
There is historically less outreach and engagement in midterm cycles than in presidential election years, which may lead to lower youth participation.
Civics, Digital Badges, and Alternative Assessments
A new CIRCLE paper explores the potential of innovative ways of measuring civic skills and knowledge.