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CIRCLE Blog Today is National Voter Registration Day!
CIRCLE is a partner of many other organizations that promote National Voter Registration Day. Nearly 46 million 18-to-29 year-olds are eligible to vote in 2012, 16.8 million of whom are new to the voting process. For young people, especially those who are new to the political process, registering to vote is a necessary step to Read More >
What’s All the Fuss About “Election Enthusiasm”?
If you have been paying attention to the news over the past few weeks, it would be difficult to miss references to “election enthusiasm.” Many references are in relation to President Obama’s ability, or lack thereof, to re-build the almost-mythical support and energy of 2008. While “election enthusiasm” is a vague concept, it’s difficult not Read More >
Livestream Today at 1pm ET: Civic Engagement and Unemployment
Today at the NCOC conference, CIRCLE will help explain new collaborative research into the relationship between civic life and unemployment. This new research indicates a positive relationship between indicators of civic health and lower unemployment. You can watch the entire event live and you can participate in the conversation online by using #NCOC.
Civic Education and 9/11
The purpose of civic education is to prepare students to be informed and engaged citizens. Schools should help young people acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare them to be responsible, thoughtful citizens. They can do this by providing students engaging and relevant curricula, as well as interactive opportunities to deliberate. Last year, CIRCLE Read More >
Democrats and Obama Campaign Build Youth Outreach Into Convention
Prior to the Republican National Convention, we summarized some of the efforts among Republican-allied groups to reach young people. This week, Democrats and the Obama campaign took efforts to engage youth during the Democratic National Convention. Why is outreach relevant? Young people turn out to vote when asked, when spoken to, and when they can Read More >
