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Civic Engagement vs Textbooks: Which Drives Youth Turnout?

Peer-led civic projects drive higher youth turnout than textbook-only programs, because active participation builds confidence and habit. While textbooks teach theory, real-world engagement turns knowledge into action, leading to measurable voting gains. Only 25% of voters under 18 ever cast a ballot, but peer-led drives can boost participation to over