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 Fulcrum

The Myth of Youth Apathy

"The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University has historically tracked youth voting trends and found that both 2020 and 2024 were historically high years for young adult turnout. As a student at Vanderbilt University, I’ve seen my peers volunteering at tables outside of dormitories, dining halls, and classrooms to register hundreds of fellow students to vote and encourage them to go to the polls. If young people truly didn’t care, they wouldn’t be showing up!"
Rio Grande Guardian

The Case for a Hidalgo County Youth Task Force

National research from Tisch College's Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) highlights the consequences of community disconnection among young people. This column exlpores the implications for one local county.
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