CIRCLE
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The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) is a national, non-partisan research center on young people's civic engagement. Home to NSLVE.
Learn more: https://circle.tufts.edu/
Questions? Email: circle@tufts.edu
Learn more: https://circle.tufts.edu/
Questions? Email: circle@tufts.edu
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...
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...
December 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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...
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
THANK YOU for showing up for CIRCLE and the young people who rely on us.
#TuftsGivingTuesday
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Communities are made from people who show up.
THANK YOU for showing up for CIRCLE and the young people who rely on us.
#TuftsGivingTuesday
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
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
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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
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!
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!
December 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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!
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!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CIRCLE!
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CIRCLE!
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#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...
#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...
November 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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#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...
#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
Read the report here: www.doe.mass.edu/instruction/...
Learn more about DESE here: www.doe.mass.edu
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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
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...
Learn more here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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...
Learn more here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...
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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.
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.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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.
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...
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...
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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...
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...
-CIRCLE Researcher Ruby Belle Booth on @NPR.org
Read the full story here: www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...
November 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"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...
-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
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
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
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
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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...
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...
October 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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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...
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
Everything you need to be #VoteReady, either early or next week, is available at VoteEarlyDay.org
#VoteEarlyDay
October 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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
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!
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!
October 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#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!
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. 🍀
October 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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. 🍀
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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!
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!
October 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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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!
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!
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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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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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.
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.
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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
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
October 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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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
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
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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.
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.
October 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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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.
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.
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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!
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!
October 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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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!
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
Read the full report here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...
#DataSpotlight
October 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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
Read the full report here: circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...
#DataSpotlight