High schoolers this decade have stormed out of their classrooms after the 2016 election, demanding protection for immigrants.
Education articles on Democracy Chronicles
It is clear that high rates of education are essential for countries to be able to achieve high levels of economic growth and to manage a modern democracy. Spreading quality education to everyone around the world is vital to progress.
Teaching Swiss Students How To Live Democratically
A new curriculum introduced at Swiss schools could better equip students to play a more active role in democracy, argues political scientist Monika Waldis.
Knocking Down Barriers for Student Voting
Before last year’s midterm elections, GOP politicians were derided for their apparent attempts to suppress the vote of college students.
Teens Tweet Trump, Find Senate Ally, Score Civil Rights Win
New Jersey students of Hightstown High School tweeted Trump, his advisers, staff, Trump-friendly celebrities, all to score a civil rights win.
2 Policies That Lead to More Millennial and Generation Z Voters
A new report from CAP’s youth engagement arm, highlights the important role AVR and preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds play.
Multiple States Raising Restrictions on Out-of-State Student Voters
Conservative politicians in Wisconsin, Arizona and Florida have, in recent years, sought specifically to limit college students’ access to the ballot box.
New Hampshire Trying to Stop Students From Registering to Vote
Growing up, my parents taught me that voting is not only a right, but a privilege. They voted in every local, midterm, and presidential election.
Law Targeting New Hampshire Student Voters Challenged in Lawsuit
ACLU of New Hampshire filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a New Hampshire law that unconstitutionally restricts the right to vote for students.
Stalled Fertility Declines Linked to Women’s Education in Africa
Stalled fertility declines linked to disruptions in women’s education in Africa according to study by journal Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences.
UT-Austin Joins 50+ Student Governments Using Ranked Voting
College campuses feature prominently among the growing ranks of institutions embracing RCV, with UT-Austin is the latest universities to adopt RCV.