Classroom Resources
How Philly Works Guides
C70’s has adapted our popular How Philly Works guides into free classroom resources for Philadelphia teachers. The guide breaks down complex systems of Philadelphia’s civic structure into easy-to-understand language that is crucial to empower residents to navigate the city’s systems to advocate for themselves and their communities effectively. Now, thanks to a partnership with PA Youth Vote, teachers can have six out-of-the-box lessons for use in the classroom.
To access the How Philly Works lessons, simply email HPWlessons@seventy.org. You’ll get an autoresponse with the link to these free resources. They include lessons and supporting slides for the following sections:
- Part I – A Brief History of Philadelphia
- Part II – The Mayor and Administration
- Part III – City Council
- Part IV – City Budget Simulation
- Part V – Other Elected Officials
- Part VI – The School District of Philadelphia
Every Voice, Every Vote
This content is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. The William Penn Foundation provides lead support for Every Voice, Every Vote in 2024 and 2025 with additional funding from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, Comcast NBC Universal, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation, Judy and Peter Leone, Arctos Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, 25th Century Foundation, Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, and Philadelphia Health Partnership.
To learn more about the project and view a full list of supporters, visit www.everyvoice-everyvote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors.