Last year’s midterm elections had the second-highest youth voter turnout in 30 years, according to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University.

Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, director of Tisch College’s CIRCLE, is quoted throughout this article on the political engagement and activism of Gen Z. Multiple CIRCLE studies are cited, including a report on how educators can work to develop civics knowledge.

cSPA fellow Samuel Gebru joins “Radio Boston” to discuss diversity gaps within the Massachusetts state legislature, despite a small increase in Black and Latino representation. (Gebru’s comments begin at 4:23.)

Associate Dean Peter Levine is quoted about the importance of young Americans being “informed and responsibly involved in politics and civic life." CIRCLE data on reasons why some young people did not vote in the midterms is also referenced.

Sunil Kumar’s appointment as Tufts next president is included in this overview of recent higher education leadership changes

Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, director of CIRCLE, comments on CIRCLE analysis examining youth voter choice in key battleground states in the midterms. 

Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, director of Tisch College’s CIRCLE, comments on CIRCLE analysis examining youth voter choice in key battleground states in the midterms.

Evan Horowitz, director of cSPA, is among the experts who weigh in on Charlie Baker’s tenure as governor of Massachusetts, noting he left the state “in a very good position.”

Data from CIRCLE indicating the second highest rate of youth voter turnout for midterms in the past 30 years is referenced in this article.