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# Class topics tied to civic interest, UCR study finds
- URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/noteworthy/class-topics-tied-to-civic-interest-ucr-study-finds/
- Published: 2026-08-31T19:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-22T14:07:03.000Z
- Author: Gazette Staff
- Tags: Education, #brief, #herald-noteworthy:6a8f61388ce86a00014982f1:2

A [study led by UCR education researchers](https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2026/08/24/probing-issues-relevant-students-boosts-civic-engagement?ref=raincrossgazette.com) found that of over 41,000 Chicago students surveyed, those who explored community-relevant issues in class showed greater interest in voting and civic participation.