Mission

CERG’s mission is to conduct research, develop resources, and engage in education reform efforts that promote equitable, informed, and effective youth civic and political participation.

Research Focus

The Civic Engagement Research Group (CERG), at the University of California, Riverside conducts quantitative and qualitative research focused on understanding:

• The nature of youth civic engagement

• The impact of civic learning opportunities and digital media participation on young people's civic capacities and commitments

• 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.

Current Funders

CERG is enormously grateful to the following foundations for making our work possible: the Institute for Education Sciences (IES), the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, the Stuart Foundation, and Ted and Jo Dutton.

Educating for Democracy: Professional Learning Program

CERG has launched a hybrid professional development program for public K-12 teachers. The initiative is designed to promote high-quality civic education that responds to the realities of our current civic and political landscape via professional development offerings, including online courses and in-person institutes. More >