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CIRCLE is a nonpartisan research organization focused on youth civic engagement.
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Building Political Homes for Youth | CIRCLE
Building Political Homes for Youth | CIRCLE
Authors: Sara Suzuki, Seona Maskara, Ruby Belle Booth, Alberto Medina Contributors: Sarah Burnham, Eva Kroh
Seona Maskara’s Search for Political Homes | Tufts Now
Seona Maskara’s Search for Political Homes | Tufts Now
Seona Maskara, A26, thinks a lot about how to get her fellow youth invested in civic life. She’s learned that young people are best able to engage and vote wh
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25 Things We Learned about Young Voters in 2025 | CIRCLE
25 Things We Learned about Young Voters in 2025 | CIRCLE
Author: Sam Searles Contributor: Alberto Medina In 2026, CIRCLE is celebrating 25 years of leading the charge to improve youth engagement in democracy. Here, we’ve compiled 25 key data points from our work in 2025 that individuals, communities, and institutions can use as tools to understand and support young people in this election cycle and beyond.
Classroom Climate for Civic Development: Evidence from Scholarship and Practice | CIRCLE
Classroom Climate for Civic Development: Evidence from Scholarship and Practice | CIRCLE
Authors: Sarah Burnham, Allie Maltzman, Maya Williams Contributors: Alberto Medina, Samantha Searles, Eva Kroh
“Ripe For Organizing”: Youth Civic Engagement Lessons from Alabama | CIRCLE
“Ripe For Organizing”: Youth Civic Engagement Lessons from Alabama | CIRCLE
Authors: Nicole Li, Sara Suzuki
Youth Lack Community Connections that Are Critical to Civic Engagement | CIRCLE
Youth Lack Community Connections that Are Critical to Civic Engagement | CIRCLE
Author: Ruby Belle Booth Contributors: Alberto Medina, Peter de Guzman
Data Spotlights
New Data: Nearly Half of Youth Voted in 2024 | CIRCLE
New Data: Nearly Half of Youth Voted in 2024 | CIRCLE
Authors: Alberto Medina, Katie Hilton Contributor: Ruby Belle Booth
Barriers and Hardships: Why Some Youth Didn’t Vote in 2024 | CIRCLE
Barriers and Hardships: Why Some Youth Didn’t Vote in 2024 | CIRCLE
Authors: Sam Searles, Katie Hilton, Alberto Medina Contributors: Ruby Belle Booth
Report: How Does Gen Z Really Feel about Democracy? | CIRCLE
Report: How Does Gen Z Really Feel about Democracy? | CIRCLE
Authors: Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) and Protect Democracy
About CIRCLE
What is CIRCLE and What Do We Do?
What is CIRCLE and What Do We Do?
CIRCLE, the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, is a non-partisan, independent research organization focused on youth civic engagement in the United States.
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
CIRCLE's work is conducted by a dynamic, diverse team of leaders, researchers, program coordinators, fellows, and support staff. Team members contribute extensive quantitative and qualitative research expertise; ample experience working with partners in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors; and a wide range of interests in myriad aspects of youth participation. Individually and collectively, the staff is deeply committed to CIRCLE's mission of advancing stronger and more equitable youth civic education and engagement.
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2024 Election Insights
The Youth Vote in 2024
The Youth Vote in 2024
Barriers and Hardships: Why Some Youth Didn’t Vote in 2024
Barriers and Hardships: Why Some Youth Didn’t Vote in 2024
Authors: Sam Searles, Katie Hilton, Alberto Medina Contributors: Ruby Belle Booth
Post-Election Poll: Youth Are Struggling, Disconnected, and Dissatisfied
Post-Election Poll: Youth Are Struggling, Disconnected, and Dissatisfied
Authors: Alberto Medina, Kelly Siegel-Stechler, Sara Suzuki Contributors: Ruby Belle Booth, Katie Hilton At a Glance: Main Findings Multiple Barriers: Some youth were ignored by campaigns or lacked support to vote, but 44% of young nonvoters were disinterested or disliked the candidates. Informed and Qualified: 3 out of 4 youth saw at least some information about registering to vote and felt well-qualified to cast a ballot.
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