Teens at the Ballot Box: The United Kingdom Lowers the Voting Age to 16
In July 2025, the United Kingdom approved a change to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, set to take effect before the next general election.| Close Up Foundation
The murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 was another act of political violence at a time when political violence seems to be on the rise in the United States.1 A poll released in July 2025 found that three-quarters of Americans view political violence as a serious threat, with the number reaching […] The post Responding to Increasing Political Violence: Addressing Partisan Hate in Schools appeared first on Close Up Foundation.| Close Up Foundation
In recent years, cell phones have moved from novelty to necessity in daily life, but in U.S. public schools, they’ve also become a battleground. Facing growing concerns about distraction, mental health, and safety, state legislatures and school boards across the country are implementing bans on student phone use during the school day. Supporters say the […] The post The Rise and Impact of Phone Bans in U.S. Public Schools appeared first on Close Up Foundation.| Close Up Foundation
In July 2025, the United Kingdom approved a change to lower the national voting age from 18 to 16, set to take effect before the next general election.| Close Up Foundation
On March 3, the Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as the thirteenth secretary of education.1 Secretary McMahon has pledged to dismantle the Department of Education in what she calls its “final mission,” and on March 11, the Department announced it was cutting nearly 50 percent of its workforce.2 President Donald Trump is expected to sign an […] The post Should the Department of Education Be Abolished? appeared first on Close Up Foundation.| Close Up Foundation
In this final post exploring the results of the “Reimagining Political Leadership: The Outlook of Young Americans” survey focused on the political attitudes of Americans between the ages of 18 and 35.| Close Up Foundation
When the poll participants were asked to list the three most important qualities they look for in a political candidate, they listed a motivation to serve others as the highest priority.| Close Up Foundation
