The Public Scholar speaks with Jonathan Becker, a professor of political studies and the director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Bard College about his work to protect student voting rights.

The Senate has passed the House version of a bill that would relax rules for students who volunteer at polling places.

Palm Beach County voters may have longer wait times for early voting in the August primary and November general election because of an obscure legislative provision that could sideline a voting system ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Legislature is addressing concerns over students' use of mobile devices in schools, citing negative impacts on learning and mental health. According to a ...

AUSTIN, Texas — In just a few days, students at the University of Texas at Austin will join other Texans who are voting in the 2026 primary elections. "I plan to vote as soon as possible," Johnny ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Judge ruled against students seeking to compel state to host on-campus voting sites. Judge said courts likely cannot force campuses ...

Michigan’s elections officials — including Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson — insist the state’s voting system is secure. But enough irregularities exist to justify a formal, transparent audit of the ...

DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD) — Students at Dunlap High School got a hands-on lesson in civic engagement Friday morning, taking part in a mock election designed to mirror the real voting process. The event was ...

The Education Department sent a message to colleges and universities nationwide Thursday: Any that use data released this year by a massive student voting study risk being labeled violators of a ...

The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to require public schools across the commonwealth to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during the school day, according to Sen.

The Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, introduced by House Administration Committee Chairman Representative Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, would establish federal requirements for voter ID, mail‑in ...