As we prepare for 2026, this #DataSpotlight from our April report (in collaboration with Protect Democracy) found 3 distinct profiles of attitudes in youth, with major implications for strengthening youth engagement & democracy. Read the report here: circle.tufts.edu/report-genz-...

While schools are not solely responsible for creating civically engaged democratic citizens, they play a critical role in supporting the civic development process! Read the report here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

We worked with YEF to analyze the landscape of youth participation in Alabama, highlighting challenges and opportunities in a state with a rich history of civic action! What did we learn? Read the new report here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

Understanding how youth build community is vital for mapping pathways to civic participation & belonging. Read the new research here - half of young people are not spending time with others in person, & are less likely to vote/participate in civics: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

Communities are made from people who show up. THANK YOU for showing up for CIRCLE and the young people who rely on us. #TuftsGivingTuesday

Today is #TuftsGivingTuesday! Any contribution, no matter the size, not only has a big impact on our work but also gives young people the fuel they need to lead our nation toward a more just and equitable future. Please consider supporting us here: bit.ly/givetocircle25 #GivingTuesday

Our democracy needs young people to vote, lead, & raise their voices for change. This #TuftsGivingTuesday, we’re asking you to help us fulfill that critical mission—join the movement to build a democracy that works for youth. Support here: bit.ly/givetocircle25 #GivingTuesday

What does a CIRCLE #TuftsGivingTuesday gift do? It supports the educators, policymakers, civic leaders, & young organizers working to strengthen youth learning and engagement. When youth have the tools they need, communities change. Support us here: bit.ly/givetocircle25 #GivingTuesday

TOMORROW is #GivingTuesday! A #TuftsGivingTuesday gift to CIRCLE powers the research & insight that turn into action & political change. Please consider making a donation by clicking here: bit.ly/givetocircle25 Gifts tomorrow can unlock additional funds thanks to others!

Today, we're grateful for young people, leaders, community-builders, researchrs, election officials, teachers, policymakers, organizations, and everyone working to increase youth-led democracy. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CIRCLE!

1/2 #DataSpotlight! The urban-rural gap in youth voter turnout decreased in 2024 compared to the 2020 presidential election, signaling a relative but notable improvement in the voter participation of youth in rural communities! Read the full report here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

Our Post-Doctoral scholar, Dr. Sarah Burnham, served on the advisory council for this report on media literacy! Read the report here: www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/... Learn more about DESE here: www.doe.mass.edu

Our team at the 10th annual National Student Vote Summit! Riya, Yanlin, and Leela shared our preview of the national NSLVE 2024 report, led panels, delivered keynotes, and met so many incredible young leaders. Haven't seen the NSLVE preview? Check it out here: nslve.tufts.edu

Attendees at @SLSVcoalition.org National Student Vote Summit heard last night, but new data from our National Study of Learning, Voting, & Engagement (NSLVE) shows more than half of college students voted in the '24 presidential election! Learn more here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

1/2 Please join us in welcoming Scott Stetkiewicz, CIRCLE's newest Data Scientist Manager! He received his PhD from the University of Edinburgh in 2017 in computational archaeology, and, prior to CIRCLE, led the development of the Center for Inclusive Democracy’s data science portfolio at USC.

What's influencing youth to vote? On Election Day last week, Alberto Medina spoke to Connecticut Public Radio about the civic successes and struggles youth are experiencing. Listen to the full story here: www.ctpublic.org/show/where-w...

"I think that young people, we've seen, are not really thinking about politics in terms of those two parties and are evaluating it more in terms of the issues that they really care about." -CIRCLE Researcher Ruby Belle Booth on @NPR.org Read the full story here: www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...

Elections are community-driven! Join CIRCLE in saying thanks to the friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors who take time and effort to ensure that our elections run smoothly. We're especially proud of youth who show up for their community this way! #ThankYouElectionHeroes #ElectionHeroDay

1/2 Do you have an election coming up next month? Do you wish there were younger candidates on the ballot? Research from 2022 shows one reason why candidates in their 20s and 30s might not run for office - anticipating a loss of income. Read the report here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

Are you voting in person or by mail? Where are you casting your ballot? When? How are you getting there? Don’t have any of these questions answered yet? Don’t stress! Everything you need to be #VoteReady, either early or next week, is available at VoteEarlyDay.org  #VoteEarlyDay

#Latergram! CIRCLE's Newhouse Director, Leela Strong, in conversation with Adam Brandon, Senior Advisor at the Independent Center, during yesterday's "Independents' Day: Breaking the Partisan Grip on American Politics" event at Tisch College!

We were honored to join a panel of experts on youth and civic engagement at 'Your Voice, Your Vote', hosted by the Celtics Community at the JFK library last week! Senior Researcher Noorya Hayat presented CIRCLE data on the 2024 election, civics beyond voting, and more. 🍀

1/2 You are the best ambassador for voting in your community! Our data shows that people are more likely to vote when someone they trust asks them to. Celebrate  #NationalVoterEducationWeek by helping your friends and family get #VoteReady. Check out NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/share for tips!

1/2 Don’t fall for election myths! This #NationalVoterEducationWeek fact-check with trusted sources like @NASSorg and your local election office.  Learn more: NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/process.

1/2 Why wait? Vote early in person this election season! Beat the rush, find a convenient time, and support smooth elections. Know your early voting options and locations — they may differ from Election Day! NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/plan #NationalVoterEducationWeek

1/2 We’re kicking off #NationalVoterEducationWeek today! Join CIRCLE all week long for a celebration of empowered civic participation. We’re helping you get #VoteReady – from registration to casting your vote! NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/register.

1/2 Tomorrow starts #NationalVoterEducationWeek! Voter education makes voting easier and more meaningful. Get practical steps to register, understand your ballot, & find your polling place. Let’s navigate voting together in 2025! Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org to access the tools you need!

The urban-rural gap in youth voter turnout decreased in 2024 compared to the 2020 presidential election, signaling a relative but notable improvement in the voter participation of youth in rural communities! Read the full report here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea... #DataSpotlight

Young people belong to movements, engage in protests, and advocate for issues. But there’s a disconnect between their economic concerns and struggles, and their capacity to engage in democracy -- more in new research below. circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

Initial findings from CIRCLE’s post-election youth poll highlight diverse barriers and economic issues among youth who didn’t vote. Less than 1 in 4 youth feel like they belong to a group that expresses itself politically. Read more here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

We really enjoyed our time at the iCivics and More Perfect Constitution Day Symposium this past week. Be sure to give them a follow!

How do Gen Z Americans feel about democracy? CIRCLE Researcher Ruby Belle Booth joined @worldpeacefdtn.bsky.social's Disrupting Peace podcast to answer this and many more questions - listen to the episode here: disrupting-peace.captivate.fm/episode/gen-...

The urban-rural gap in youth voter turnout decreased in 2024 compared to 2020, signaling a relative but notable improvement in the voter participation of young people in rural communities. What caused these changes, and why? Read the new research here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

We’re proud to join #NationalVoterRegistrationDay as a Community Partner! 🎉 Together, we’re celebrating democracy by helping every eligible American get registered and #VoteReady for 2025 - every election matters. Learn more here: bit.ly/2025nvrdreg

"We have to be thinking about what an inclusive democracy looks like..." -CIRCLE Researcher Ruby Belle Booth on KQED discussing intergenerational civics! Listen to the full story here: www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

Between AI, mis and/or disinformation, and countless types of media, what are youth doing when encountering something new? Data from our post-election poll shows that many young people are aware and doing their due diligence. Read our work in media literacy and more here: buff.ly/INMuXnD

1/2 Please join us in welcoming Eva Kroh to CIRCLE as the Communications Assistant! Eva is a Communications Assistant at CIRCLE and a second-year undergraduate student at Tufts University, majoring in International Relations and Environmental Studies.

1/2 We'll be presenting on our youth voting research at the Vote16MA Symposium this weekend! Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/vote16ma-s...

1/2 Today is Data Scientist Manager Katie Hilton's last day at CIRCLE! Over two+ years, Katie has shown incredible dedication to CIRCLE, leading the data work that we rely on to publish research, aid partners, and correct myths about youth civic engagement.

Yesterday, CIRCLE's Noorya Hayat spoke with researchers and out-of-school time practitioners who are building pathways for young people to share their voices and improve their communities. Read the report and watch the webinar here: buff.ly/8rlRS19 in the Civic Engagement Resources section!

Afterschool programs are powerful partners in helping youth build voice, skills, & agency. Join our August 27 webinar on supporting youth-led civic engagement, in partnership with @technovation & @afterschool4all! Register here: buff.ly/DiLNigq

Our latest research, 'Barriers and Hardships: Why Some Youth Didn’t Vote in 2024', examined the voting methods of young voters in the 2024 presidential election, where 28% of young voters submitted ballots by mail. Read the full report here: buff.ly/dbGsU2g

Afterschool programs are powerful partners in helping youth build voice, skills, & agency. Join our 8/27 webinar on supporting youth-led civic engagement, in partnership with @technovation & @afterschool4all! Register here: buff.ly/DiLNigq

For more than 20 years we've worked to provide young people the tools they need to better participate in democracy through education, research, polling, & more! Thanks to The Fulcrum for the profile! thefulcrum.us/civic-engage...

Our work in this opinion piece from @blackpressusa.bsky.social shows that youth voice makes a difference! Read it in full here: blackpressusa.com/op-ed-the-yo...

Young voters are NOT a monolith! CIRCLE research finds that young people are primarily issue-based voters with a diverse set of issue concerns that drive their participation, and 2024 was no different! See more of the reasons here: buff.ly/97r7DRX #DataSpotlight

We're hiring! The Data Scientist/Manager serves as CIRCLE's technical anchor for all data-intensive research initiatives, bridging advanced analytics with strategic leadership in youth civic engagement research. Learn more and apply here: jobs.tufts.edu/jobs/22179?l...

#OnThisDay 60 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the #VotingRightsAct into law. The Act promised that the national government would challenge voter suppression attempts, especially those targeting Black voters.

Our research on @ct.public.bsky.social discussing youth trust (or not) in institutions! Listen below and read the research here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...

This week, the US Senate reintroduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would expand protections for millions of voters. What affected youth voters in 2024? Read our new research here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...