Spring into Democracy - Student Survey

Spring into Democracy Student Voice Survey - 11th & 12th Grade

This survey is all about YOU — your thoughts, your concerns, and your ideas for the future. There are no right or wrong answers. It should take about 10 minutes. Your responses are completely anonymous and will help shape real civic engagement programs in your community.

Please remember to click the yellow "SUBMIT" button at the bottom when you are finished.

SECTION 1: A Little About You

Q1. What grade are you in? *

11th Grade

12th Grade

Q2. How would you describe yourself? (Check all that apply) *

Self-description:

Q3. Do you plan to vote in the next election? *

Q4. Are you registered to vote? *

Yes, I'm registered

No, but I plan to register

No, I'm not eligible yet

I don't know

SECTION 2: What Issues Matter Most to You?

Q5. From the lists below, Select the TOP 3 issues you care about most:

Issue #2:

Issue #3:

Something else on your mind?

Q6. Of the issues you checked, which ONE matters the most to you personally?

Why does this issue matter to you? (Feel free to share as much or as little as you like)

Q7. How much do you feel this issue affects your daily life?

SECTION 3: What Do You Know — And What Do You Want to Know?

Q8. How informed do you feel about the issues that matter to you? *

Very informed - I follow the news closely

Somewhat informed

A little - I hear about it but don't know the details

Not informed at all

Q9. Where do you usually get your news or information about current events? (Select all that apply)

Q10. What topics would you like to learn MORE about? (Check your top 2)

How laws actually get made

How to register to vote

How to contact elected officials

Local vs. state vs. federal government

How to get involved in campaigns

How community organizing works

What candidates actually believe

Other:

SECTION 4: From Issues to Action — What Would YOU Do?

This section is all about imagining the future. If you could actually DO something about the issues you care about, what would that look like?

Q11. Which of these actions could you see yourself taking? (Select all that apply)

Q12. What do you think is the BIGGEST barrier that keeps young people from getting involved? (Pick one)

Don't know where to start

Don't think it will make a difference

Too busy with school / work

Don't feel informed enough

Don't feel welcome in political spaces

Not interested

Other:

Other barrier:

Q13. If your school or community offered programs to help students get civically active, which would interest you most? (Check your top 2)

Voter registration drives

Mock elections or debates

Meetings with local elected officials

Workshops on how to make change

Student-led advocacy projects

Internships with local government

Issue-based clubs (environment, justice, etc.)

Community service tied to local issues

SECTION 5: Your Vision for the Future

Q14. Finish this sentence: "If I could change ONE thing about my community, it would be..." *

Q15. How hopeful are you that young people can actually make a difference in the issues they care about? *

Q16. Is there anything else you'd like us to know about the issues you care about or how you'd like to get involved?

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Please click the yellow "SUBMIT" button to record your responses.

Thank You for Your Voice! Your answers will help the League of Women Voters of New Castle County build programs that actually matter to students like you. Democracy works best when everyone shows up. Your time here is step one.

League of Women Voters ^®
of Delaware

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Spring into Democracy - Student Survey

Spring into Democracy - Student Survey

SECTION 1: A Little About You

SECTION 2: What Issues Matter Most to You?

SECTION 3: What Do You Know — And What Do You Want to Know?

SECTION 4: From Issues to Action — What Would YOU Do?

SECTION 5: Your Vision for the Future

League of Women Voters ^® of Delaware

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Spring into Democracy - Student Survey

Spring into Democracy - Student Survey

SECTION 1: A Little About You

SECTION 2: What Issues Matter Most to You?

SECTION 3: What Do You Know — And What Do You Want to Know?

SECTION 4: From Issues to Action — What Would YOU Do?

SECTION 5: Your Vision for the Future

League of Women Voters ® of Delaware

Address:

Phone:

Email:

League of Women Voters ^® of Delaware