We are proud to share the first edition of the ACE Quarterly, a research journal dedicated to recognizing excellent in youth-led policy research. This journal contains standout work in each of ACE’s research areas written by our phenomenal team of Student Fellows and Research Associates. The first edition highlights briefs from the summer of 2021, as selected by our Editing Board, team of researchers, and readership.

ACE is dedicated to combatting political polarization by creating a more objective, informed, democratically-engaged generation. To achieve this mission, it is essential that youth voices are involved in the policy discussion. This journal is a major step towards that goal.