Based upon the results of our 1998 study, we're encouraging the media, candidates and political groups to address the needs of young people. Many NASS members have already established innovative voter outreach programs to help combat the problem of low voter turnout among young people. Encourage and oversee the implementation of civics education programs and new social studies curricula in public schools. Develop an awards program for students and NASS partners who have put together successful voter outreach programs 5. First, you can get involved by making voting and political participation an important fixture of discussions in your own household.
Young people learn the most from their parents and friends.
Groups interested in joining the New Millennium Project can become an official partner by contacting NASS or the office of your individual Secretary of State. 1 in 3 is NOT Caucasian. It is the largest generation of young people in our country's history, surpassing the aging Baby Boom Generation. The single factor that most determines whether a young person will vote is whether his or her parents vote. Age and education are also factors.