Civic engagement means taking action – individually or with a group – to influence decisions, address issues, and contribute to public good. Do you feel like you are civically engaged? Tell us about it.
How do you stand up for issues you care about?
If you could tell policymakers ONE thing they should understand about people your age, what would it be and why?
Do you feel like policymakers listen to you about issues you care about? Why or why not?
If you were able to vote in an election tomorrow, what issues would make you go out and vote? Why?
Date: 4/17/2026
We define civic engagement as doing activities that advance the public good, like voting, volunteering, and participating in community activities. Are you civically engaged? Tell us about it.
What do you think prevents people your age from being civically engaged?
What issues matter most to you when thinking about who you would vote for in a presidential election?
How do you think your future will be impacted by this upcoming presidential election?
There is a movement called Vote16USA that aims to lower the voting age to 16. What do you think of this? Why?
Date: 9/6/2024