A new report from CAP’s youth engagement arm, highlights the important role AVR and preregistration for 16- and 17-year-olds play.
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.
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.
Tunisian Teachers Protest for Higher Wages, Better Work Conditions
Tunisian teachers protest for higher wages and better work conditions on Wednesday, in an escalation of their protests against the cash-strapped government.
Students Learning to Practice Civility by Debating Extremists
Recent public conflict at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., has left many wondering about the state of political discourse in the United States.
Notre Dame to Cover Up Murals of Columbus in New World
The University of Notre Dame will cover murals in a campus building that depict Christopher Columbus in America, the school’s president said.
How Immigration Policy Could Kill Dreamer’s Rhodes Award
Immigration policy could kill dreamers Rhodes award, where students get the chance to study in the University of Oxford in England with all expenses paid.