Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE)

The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) focuses on the political life of young people in the United States, especially those who are marginalized or disadvantaged. CIRCLE’s scholarly research informs policy and practice for healthier youth development and a better democracy.

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The Hill

Schools embrace Election Day lessons, while 12th graders head to the polls for real

This article references data from CIRCLE that showed 41 million members of Gen Z are eligible to vote in this year's presidential election.

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The Tufts Daily

Tufts students to join 41 million Gen Z voters at the polls

CIRCLE's Alberto Medina is quoted in this article on the importance of the youth vote.

USA Today

Getting out the college vote: It's more crucial – and complicated – than ever

Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg of CIRCLE is quoted about the legal responsibility of colleges and universities to help students vote, noting, “How institutions feel they can interpret that these days really seems to vary.” CIRCLE data on college student and youth voter turnout in 2020 and 2022 midterms are also referenced.

CBS News

Chicago State University students turn out to vote early, express their values

This news segment cites data from Tisch College’s CIRCLE that showed 41 million members of Gen Z are eligible to vote in this year's presidential election.

USA Today

Election 2024 recap: Harris, Trump face off in these swing states; latest polls

CIRCLE research on youth voting in the 2020 election is cited in this USA Today roundup of Election polling.

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Bay State Boston Banner

Youth voter turnout on the rise as millions come of age

Alberto Medina, spokesperson for CIRCLE, says that “young people really vote and engage based on the issues that they care about, and that is what often drives and motivates their participation in the electoral process.” CIRCLE data on issues that are important to young voters is included.

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