Our Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg has been a key consultant on the popular educational animated show as it incorporated civic lessons and themes.
On the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we look at how states have incorporated teaching about it into education standards.
Our new fact sheet explores the current state of civic education standards and its implications for young Americans' civic knowledge
Our analysis finds that civic education improves engagement and does not lead to partisanship or influence support for a candidate.
A major new study provides in-depth insights on the civic engagement of a diverse generation.
A new CIRCLE paper explores the potential of innovative ways of measuring civic skills and knowledge.
Our analysis shows that these promising pedagogical practices work, but racial and socioeconomic gaps in civic knowledge remain
Only 10 states mandate that students learn about the relationship between political parties and political issues.
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's research is informing policy and practice to improve civic education in the Sunshine State.