CIRCLE

Youth Poll

The first analysis from our poll of youth ages 18-34, with data by race, gender, and education.

Youth Poll

Detailed Data about Young Voters and Nonvoters

The CIRCLE Post-2024 Election Youth Poll captures the views and attitudes of young Americans immediately after the 2024 election. It shines a light on structural on motivational barriers for youth who did not vote and some profound inequities among youth.

2024 Election

Explore all of our post-election data on the participation and impact of young voters.

2024 Election

The Youth Vote in 2024

Based on data available immediately after the 2024 election, CIRCLE released comprehensive analyses on the vote choice of different groups of youth, their key issues, and how they shaped election results.

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Growing Voters

Something big needs to change in how we prepare youth to vote, expand the electorate, and create a more equitable and representative democracy.

Growing Voters

A New Paradigm to Expand the Electorate

CIRCLE Growing Voters is a new report and framework that challenges institutions and communities to take an active role in equitably preparing the next generation of voters to participate in democracy. Join us on June 14 as we release a major report and launch this initiative.

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K-12 Civics

CIRCLE Director Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg served as principal investigator of this effort to transform civic education in America.

K-12 Civics

Educating for American Democracy

Preparing all young people to be engaged and effective participants in their communities and in democracy requires more than just reinvesting in civic education: it requires reshaping it to meet the needs of a diverse 21st century student body.

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Youth + Media

Explore CIRCLE research on how different types of media ecosystems intersect with youth voter turnout.

Youth + Media

Six Profiles of Media Ecosystems

News outlets, local nonprofits, digital access, and more form a community's media ecosystem. A strong one can give youth access to the information and support they need to vote and engage in civic life. A weak media ecosystem may leave youth without the knowledge and tools they need and lead to lower turnout.

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Youth Poll
2024 Election
Growing Voters
K-12 Civics
Youth + Media

Broadband for Equitable Democracy

CIRCLE's new research brief, supported by the Media Democracy Fund's Digital Equity & Opportunity Initiative, outlines how to ensure that broadband expansion creates pathways for civic participation.

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Welcoming Our New Director

We are incredibly excited to introduce Leela Strong, a dynamic and experienced leader who began her tenure as the new Newhouse Director of CIRCLE this January. Learn more about Leela!

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CIRCLE and Civic Learning in Illinois

CIRCLE's longstanding work and research-practice partnership to improve civic education in Illinois highlights our approach to collaboration for impact that we could not achieve alone.

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Latest Research

New Data: Nearly Half of Youth Voted in 2024

Major inequities in youth voting by state, race, gender, and age subgroups continue to plague efforts to build a representative democracy.

Report: How Does Gen Z Really Feel about Democracy?

Our new study finds three distinct profiles of democratic attitudes among youth, with major implications for strengthening youth engagement and protecting democracy.

democracy

institutions

growing voters

A Sense of Belonging and a Positive School Climate Are Key to Building Youth Political Efficacy

Our post-election youth poll highlights the connections between young people's high school experiences and their civic attitudes and engagement later in life.

youth voice

school climate

Youth Rely on Digital Platforms, Need Media Literacy to Access Political Information

As young people increasingly get political information on social media, they need media literacy skills to help navigate what they read—and vote.

social media

media literacy

youth media creation

Strategizing Digital Solutions in the South: The Broadband and Democracy Roadshow

Explore insights and recommendations from our work with community and digital equity leaders.

digital equity

broadband

New Data: Nearly Half of Youth Voted in 2024

Major inequities in youth voting by state, race, gender, and age subgroups continue to plague efforts to build a representative democracy.

Report: How Does Gen Z Really Feel about Democracy?

Our new study finds three distinct profiles of democratic attitudes among youth, with major implications for strengthening youth engagement and protecting democracy.

democracy

institutions

growing voters

A Sense of Belonging and a Positive School Climate Are Key to Building Youth Political Efficacy

Our post-election youth poll highlights the connections between young people's high school experiences and their civic attitudes and engagement later in life.

youth voice

school climate

Youth Rely on Digital Platforms, Need Media Literacy to Access Political Information

As young people increasingly get political information on social media, they need media literacy skills to help navigate what they read—and vote.

social media

media literacy

youth media creation

Strategizing Digital Solutions in the South: The Broadband and Democracy Roadshow

Explore insights and recommendations from our work with community and digital equity leaders.

digital equity

broadband

New Data: Nearly Half of Youth Voted in 2024

Major inequities in youth voting by state, race, gender, and age subgroups continue to plague efforts to build a representative democracy.

Explore All Recent Research

CIRCLE in the News

Beyond Wishful Thinking: How to Build Lasting Youth Political Infrastructure

Nonprofit Quarterly

Young people speak to Grand Rapids' leaders in annual event

WGVU Public Media

The New Partisan Divide Is Old Gen Z vs. Young Gen Z

Politico

Upcoming Events

There are currently no upcoming events that CIRCLE will be hosting or in which we will be participating. Please check back soon!

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CIRCLE - The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement

Our friends at New Voters & New Voters Research Network are still accepting applications for the 2025 New Researchers Summer Program!

It’s a free, 8-week virtual program where high school students learn real research skills, work with top scholars, and publish original research that drives real-world change.
No experience needed — just curiosity and a drive to make an impact.

Deadline to apply: May 11. Head to bit.ly/newresearchers25 to apply now!

CIRCLE - The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement

Our friends at @newvoters & @newvotersresearch are still accepting applications for the 2025 New Researchers Summer Program!

It’s a free, 8-week virtual program where high school students learn real research skills, work with top scholars, and publish original research that drives real-world change.
No experience needed — just curiosity and a drive to make an impact.

Deadline to apply: May 11. Head to bit.ly/newresearchers25 to apply now!

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