Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life
Building Robust & Inclusive Democracy

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.

Visit the CIRCLE Website

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.

Visit the CIRCLE Website

CIRCLE in the News

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The Daily Barometer

Making our voices heard

CIRCLE data on turnout among college students in the 2024 election is referenced in this piece in the Oregon State student newspaper.
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Trill! Magazine

Gen Z is Fighting to Reach the Ballot This Midterm Election

Sarah Burnham, researcher at CIRCLE says “Making it more difficult to register to vote impedes young voters from actually voting and disenfranchises young people from participating in the electoral process.” Multiple CIRCLE studies are also cited.
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The Carolina Journal

Before they could vote, they came with us

A CIRCLE study that found that greater access to civic opportunities, encouragement to participate, and a surrounding culture that values participation were associated with higher self-reported voting among young people is referenced in this opinion piece.
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