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Download full textVercellotti, Tim; Matto, Elizabeth C. – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), 2010
CIRCLE Working Paper #72 addresses whether efforts to systematically incorporate media into school curricula increases several elements of civic engagement, including students' media use, political knowledge or their sense of being able to understand and influence politics (internal political efficacy). In "The Classroom-Kitchen Table Connection:…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizen Participation, High School Students, Educational Media
McDevitt, Michael – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), 2009
A study of adolescents living in red and blue counties during the 2006 midterm elections shows a striking pattern of Democratic youth thriving in political expression and debate when exposed to Republican ideological climates. Democratic adolescents were more likely to talk with parents and friends about politics, disagree openly, test opinions,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Political Campaigns, Counties, Conflict
Marcelo, Karlo Barrios; Lopez, Mark Hugo; Kirby, Emily Hoban – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2007
Political scientists and sociologists have long established significant differences in civic engagement between women and men. Utilizing data from the 2006 Civic and Political Health of the Nation Survey, and several other sources, new information is provided on the civic engagement of youth, confidence in government, and following public affairs…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizen Participation, Gender Differences, National Surveys
Levine, Peter; Lopez, Mark Hugo – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, 2004
This fact sheet discusses young people and political campaigning on the Internet. It explains how the Internet has become a powerful force in political campaigns. A survey released by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press on January 11, 2004 found that the Internet is gaining importance as a source of political news, especially for…
Descriptors: Internet, Young Adults, Political Campaigns, Citizen Participation
Sherr, Susan; Staples, Meredith – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, 2004
The following report represents the findings from the qualitative portion of the News for a New Generation project. This data provides information about what kinds of news is available for young people, why producers create youth-oriented news the way they do, and what young people say they really want in news. The combination of textual analysis,…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Focus Groups, Content Analysis, Student Attitudes
Lopez, Mark Hugo; Moore, Kimberlee – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2006
One reason to offer sports in school is to teach youth the values, skills, and habits that will make them more active, engaged, and responsible citizens. Past evidence on the civic effects of sports is mixed, but points to some potential positive civic effects. This fact sheet uses recent data from the 2002 National Youth Survey of Civic…
Descriptors: Correlation, Volunteers, Political Attitudes, Young Adults
McDevitt, Michael; Kiousis, Spiro – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2006
This report describes how an innovative curriculum promoted the civic development of high school students along with parents by stimulating news media attention and discussion in families. Evidence is based on a three-year evaluation of Kids Voting USA, an interactive, election-based curriculum. Political communication in the home increased the…
Descriptors: Family School Relationship, Program Effectiveness, Student Participation, Parent Participation
Lopez, Mark Hugo; Brown, Benjamin – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2006
There is a strong link in the United States between education and political and civic participation, though little data exists focusing on the large group of Americans who study in community colleges, either finishing their education with associates' degrees or moving on to bachelor's degree programs. This fact sheet uses one relatively recent…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, College Students
Comber, Melissa K. – Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland, 2005
Civics courses are a source of civic skill development, yet not all American students receive civics instruction. This fact sheet reports evidence on the effect of civic education on the civic skill levels of young people. It uses "average treatment effects" to report the effects of studying various civics topics on civic skills. Civic skills…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Group Discussion, Young Adults, Communication Skills
