Civic Engagement Research Group (CERG)
The Civic Engagement Research Group (CERG), at the University of California, Riverside conducts quantitative and qualitative research focused on understanding:
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The nature of youth civic engagement.
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The impact of civic learning opportunities and digital media participation on young people's civic capacities and commitments.
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The quantity, quality, and equality of civic opportunities and outcomes in public schools and other contexts.
The goal is to monitor trends, frame priorities, and develop an evidence base regarding effective civic education practices and policies.
Survey Resources - Coming Soon
For information on survey items related to any of our studies, please contact Joe Kahne at jkahne@ucr.edu.
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Featured Publications
Featured Resources
The Educating for Democracy Deep Dive is a curated collection of videos accompanied by educational resources, blogs, and articles related to preparing youth for civic and political life in the digital age.
Teaching Tolerance's The Mind Online:Digital Literacy and Youth Civic Engagement
Visions of Education Podcast Teaching Against Misinformation
The Educating for Democracy: Professional Learning Program is geared toward public K-12 teachers and is designed to promote high-quality civic education that responds to the realities of our current civic and political landscape via professional development offerings, such as online courses and in-person institutes. Check out our current offerings! Educating for Democracy: Professional Learning Program