Kids from kindergarten through 12th grade are too young to vote but have been polled since 1940
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 About the Democrat-Republican Divide in Schools
What is the role of schools in making sure children understand the basis of the Democrat-Republican divide
Minnesota Students to Participate in Election Day Voting Program
Charities and public schools working together on election day voting program to encourage youth civic participation
Poll Shows Continued Decline in American Civic Knowledge
Only a quarter of us can name all three branches of government showing the extent of the American civic knowledge
Growing Dangers From Research Funding Politicization
Growing body of evidence reveals how research funding politicization skews scientific priority making
Internet Access Has Become Favored Weapon of Repression
Revealing how minority groups worldwide suffer when internet access used as tool of repression
Getting Gambian Youth Engaged in Politics is Critically Important
Path to engaging diverse Gambian youth in democratic process is paved with many opportunities
Recriminations Follow Felon’s Campaign to Win School Board Race
Local official express regret after allowing convicted felon’s campaign to win a seat on the school board
VIDEO: John Oliver Takes On Failing Charter Schools
Scams are becoming a bigger problem at charter schools and HBO comedian John Oliver takes up the issue
Compulsory Voting System Would Boost Civic Engagement
A well designed compulsory voting system incentivizes political self-education and engagement