Fall/Winter Edition of CIRCLE’s Quarterly Newsletter Available

The newest issue of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter (v9.i3), Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded from here. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: How do Out of School Youth Engage in Their Communities and What Stands in Their Way? The Economic Benefits of Civic Engagement Election 2012: Information Needs of Young Americans, 18-29 Get Read More >

July 2012 CIRCLE Newsletter

The newest issue of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter (v9.i2), Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded from here. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: Pathways into Leadership: A Study of YouthBuild Graduates How Can Social Media Be Used to Strengthen Community Partnerships and Change Institutions? Youth in the 2012 Republican Primaries You Ask, We Answer: Read More >

February 2012 Edition of CIRCLE’s Quarterly Newsletter Available

The full February edition (v9. i4) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded here. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: Understanding the Civic Engagement of a Diverse Generation New Report Provides Recommendations on How to Reform Civic Education IA, NH and SC Young Voters Turn Out for Paul in 2012 Read More >

CIRCLE Ten Year Anniversary Newsletter

The Ten Year Anniversary edition (v8. i4) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded from here. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: CIRCLE: Who We Are, What We’ve Done & Where We Are Headed, by Peter Levine CIRCLE: Illuminating Our Democracy, By Thomas Ehrlich By the Numbers The Youth Movement’s Read More >

July 2011 Edition of CIRCLE’s Quarterly Newsletter Available

The July edition (v8. i3) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded from here. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: Five Strategies to Revive Civic Communication New Census Data Confirm African American and Asian American Youth Increased Their Turnout Rates in 2010 Midterms How do State Election Policies Affect Youth Read More >

Around the CIRCLE: V8.I2 Available

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication, Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: The Internet’s Role in Making Engaged Citizens New CIRCLE Fact Sheet Shows Youth Volunteering Rates on Decline After 2005 Peak The Importance of Civic Culture: Comparing Miami and Minneapolis-St.Paul New Reports on the Civic Health of Read More >

January 2011 Edition of CIRCLE’s Quarterly Newsletter Available

The January edition (v8.i1) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, can now be downloaded. Enclosed is a special report entitled “Civic Skills and Federal Policy.”

October 2010 Edition of CIRCLE’s Quarterly Newsletter Available

The October edition (V7.i4) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, is now available.

July 2010 Edition of CIRCLE’s Quarterly Newsletter Available

The July edition (V7.i3) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter. Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded from here. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: Federal Policy and Civic Skills Schoolwide Civic Intervention May Help to Increase Community Participation Among Students of All Backgrounds CIRCLE’s Social Media Experiments State 2009 Civic Health Reports Reflect Unique Characteristics Read More >

April 2010 Edition of CIRCLE’s Quarterly Newsletter Available

The April edition (v7. i2) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded from here. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: The Civic Mission of Schools: A Review of the Research Evaluation of Large Urban School District Shows Schools Can Increase Civic Engagement Massachusetts Senate Election: Youth Turnout Was Just 15, Read More >

January 2010 Edition of CIRCLE’s Quarterly Newsletter Available

The January edition (v7. i1) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded from here. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: Volunteering Eases Return to Civilian Life for Young Veterans Volunteering Among Non-College Youth and Youth of Immigrant Origin Youth Turnout Down in New Jersey, About the Same in Virginia, Compared Read More >

Archived Newsletters

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Sept 2009 (v6.i2) Edition of Around the CIRCLE

A new edition of the CIRCLE quarterly newsletter is available here. If you do not currently receive hard copies of the CIRCLE newsletter and would like to please email Emily Kirby at Emily.Kirby@Tufts.edu. Articles: The Youth Vote 2008 The Changing Transition to Adulthood Millennials Most Progressive Generation in 50 years Considering the Role of Context Read More >

January 2009 (v6. i1) Edition of Around the CIRCLE

The January edition (v6. i1) of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, can be downloaded from here. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including: Has “No Child Left Behind” Narrowed School Curricula? CIRCLE Designs and Analyzes the 2008 Civic Health Index A Closer Look at the 2008 Youth Vote Diversity and Equity in Civic Read More >

FEATURED: Around the CIRCLE- V.5 I.3

A new edition of the CIRCLE quarterly newsletter is available here. If you do not currently receive hard copies of the CIRCLE newsletter and would like to please email Emily Kirby at Emily.Kirby@Tufts.edu. Articles: Civic Learning Online: Responding to the Generational Shift in Citizen Identity CIRCLE Joins the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Read More >

Around the CIRCLE- WINTER 2008 V.5 I.2

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v5.i2), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Articles: From the Director’s Desk: CIRCLE is Moving to Tufts University “Millennials Talk Politics: A Study of College Student Political Engagement” CIRCLE Fact Sheets CIRCLE in the News Countdown 2008: Over Three Million Young Voters Read More >

Around the CIRCLE- V.5 I.1 Fall 2007

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v5.i1–Fall 2007), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Table of Contents 1 Common Social Studies Teaching Practices and their Civic Outcomes RESEARCH ROUNDUP 4 CIRCLE Jointly Hosts Summer Youth Mapping Program 6 New Book by Circle Grantee, Nicholas V. Longo: “Why Community Read More >

Around the CIRCLE- V4.I4 July 2007

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v4.i4–July 2007), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Table of Contents 1 New Book: The Future of Democracy: Developing the Next Generation of American Citizens 3 CIRCLE in the News RESEARCH ROUNDUP 4 Census Data Confirm Increase in Youth Voter Turnout in Read More >

Around the CIRCLE–V.4 I.3 APRIL 2007

In this issue:

FOUR YEARS AFTER THE CIVIC MISSION OF SCHOOLS REPORT: A SUMMARY OF THE LATEST CIRCLE RESEARCH ON SCHOOL-BASED CIVIC LEARNING

In February of 2003, Carnegie Corporation of New York and CIRCLE issued a major report on the state of K-12 civic education entitled The Civic Mission of Schools (CMS). The report drew upon the best research from several disciplines and offered “six promising approaches” for effectively providing civic education. After the publication of the CMS report, CIRCLE and Carnegie helped to organize the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, an advocacy effort. Composed of more than 40 organizations and funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Knight Foundation, the Annenberg Foundation, and the Gates Foundation, among others, the Campaign works to increase federal and statelevel support for civic education. Its national advisory board is co-chaired by former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and former Governor Roy Romer. The Campaign works closely with partners such as the Alliance for Representative Democracy, which has teams in every state, and the Education Commission of the States (ECS). This article provides a summary of the latest CIRCLE-funded research on the six promising approaches. Read more.

A LETTER FROM THE AUTHORS OF THE CIVIC
MISSION OF SCHOOLS REPORT

On behalf of Carnegie Corporation of New York and CIRCLE, we collaborated in 2002 and 2003 to organize The Civic Mission of Schools (CMS) report. Written by 60 authors, the report is probably best known for presenting evidence in favor of “six promising practices” for civic education in schools (see the cover article to this issue for recent evidence about those practices).

By 2003, there had been many evaluations of specific programs and types of programs, often with favorable results. Citing that body of research, The Civic Mission of Schools concluded that schools play an important role in helping young people gain the civic knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to participate fully in our democracy. That conclusion mattered for public policy because preparing the next generation for active and responsible citizenship is a crucial, and often forgotten, purpose of public education. Read more.

Research Roundup:

CLASSROOMS PRODUCE POSITIVE CIVIC OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS: RESULTS FROM A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

Joseph Kahne and Susan Sporte investigate civic outcomes among high school students in Chicago in their forthcoming article entitled, “Developing Citizens: A Longitudinal Study of School, Family, and Community Influences on Students’ Commitments to Civic Participation” (funded by the Spencer Foundation and the Chicago Community Trust). The most important finding is that what happens in classrooms has a meaningful impact on students’ commitment to civic participation. Read more.

THE CALIFORNIA SURVEY OF CIVIC EDUCATION: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PREVALENCE AND IMPACT OF CIVIC EDUCATION ON GRADUATING SENIORS

The California Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools (www.cms-ca.org) commissioned Joseph Kahne and Ellen Middaugh of Mills College to conduct the California Survey of Civic Education. This survey assessed the prevalence and impact of civic education practices in California’s high schools on graduating seniors throughout the state. Read more.

ECS STUDY REVEALS GAPS IN STATE-LEVEL POLICY REGARDING CIVIC EDUCATION

In June 2006, The Education Commission of the States (ECS) National Center for Learning and Citizenship (NCLC) conducted a policy scan to define the current state of citizenship education. The study found that states were emphasizing knowledge of civics and government, obtained through traditional classroom instruction. Civic knowledge is necessary, but not sufficient; citizens also need skills and dispositions to sustain and enhance American democracy. These three competencies—knowledge, skills and dispositions—are at the heart of civic education. Read more.

Research to Practice:

IN USE: THE CIVIC MISSION OF SCHOOLS REPORT

Four years after its original publication, The Civic Mission of Schools (CMS) report is being used daily to inform practice and influence policy. It is being widely disseminated and used in a number of innovative ways including serving as the basis for discussion at many state summits on civic education that have occurred since 2003; as required reading in teacher education courses; and, as an advocacy tool for those seeking to create or support civic education policy.Read more.

Around the CIRCLE– V4.I2 January 2007

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v4.i2–January 2007), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Table of Contents High School Civic Engagement Activities Produce Academic Benefits Research Roundup The Civic Effects of Higher Education Youth Population on the Rise in 2006 A Teacher’s Perspective on Closing the Civic Gap Read More >

Around the CIRCLE–V4.I1 October 2006

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v4.i1–October 2006), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features three regular columns: Table of Contents CIRCLE Releases 2006 Civic Read More >

Around the CIRCLE– V3.I4 June 2006

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v3.i4–June 2006), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features regular columns: Table of Contents New Resources Available for Measuring Read More >

Around the CIRCLE–V3.I3 March 2006

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v3.i3–March 2006, Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features regular columns: Table of Contents Youth Sports: A Boost for Read More >

Around the CIRCLE– V3.I2 November 2005

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v3.i2–November 2005), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features regular columns: Table of Contents Why Young People are Volunteering Read More >

Around the CIRCLE– V3.I1 August 2005

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v3.i1–August 2005), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features regular columns: Table of Contents Impact of Participation in Service-Learning Read More >

Around the CIRCLE–April 2005

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v2.i3–April 2005), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features regular columns: Table of Contents Youth Turnout Up Sharply in Read More >

Around the CIRCLE–October 2004

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v2.i2–October 2004), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features regular columns: Table of Contents Tapping into the Potential of Read More >

Around the CIRCLE–Winter 2004

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v1.i3–Winter 2003), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features regular columns: Table of Contents CIRCLE and The Council for Read More >

Around the CIRCLE–Summer 2003

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v1.i2–Summer 2003), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features regular columns: Table of Contents Evidence of How Schools and Read More >

Around the CIRCLE–Spring 2003

Download the latest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly publication (v1.i1–Spring 2003), Around the CIRCLE, from here.  This issue includes the following articles: Around the Circle is designed to provide you with snapshots of the latest research on youth civic engagement and civic education. The newsletter features regular columns: Table of Contents Carnegie Corporation of New York Read More >