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issue/Extension Activities
Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards (GCEA)
Every year, the Governor of Pennsylvania recognizes the efforts of Pennsylvania high school students “that educate, engage and inform” their peers in democratic processes.
issue/Unit 1 - Laying the Foundation
Ground Rules for Listening - Can We Talk? Style
To help student acquire a deeper understanding of the ground rules: why they are necessary, why they are useful, and how to use them.
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High School Students Choose Helen Gym, New Slate of City Council Members in PA Youth Vote Mock Election
Mock election brought hands-on voting to classrooms, encouraging future civic participation
news/Press Releases
Historic Election Reform Approved in Pennsylvania
Sweeping changes to state election law set a foundation for further reform
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How Companies Can Boost Voter Turnout
David Thornburgh's discussion with Ashley Spillane highlights how corporations can improve voter turnout and civic engagement.
event/Open to the Public
How Philly Works LIVE! with G. Terry Madonna
Do polls energize supporters for the underdog? Lull the frontrunner's fans into complacency? Franklin and Marshall's renowned pollster G. Terry Madonna discussed how polls influence voting behavior just one week before the November 4 election.
event/Open to the Public
How Philly Works LIVE! with Neil Oxman
Founder of the Campaign Group, political consultant extraordinaire and PGA caddy Neil Oxman discussed how political ads and campaigns work for a standing room only crowd.
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How to be a Poll Worker (Philadelphia and PA)
Philadelphia and PA will need poll workers on Election Day. There are few civic duties more important to our Democracy than staffing polling locations, especially during COVID. Are you seriously considering being a poll worker? Are you willing to work a 15+ hour day, in any area of your city, no matter the COVID situation? If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, join us to learn more about becoming a poll worker, including the basic responsibilities/functions, and basic processes.
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How to be a Poll Worker (Philadelphia and PA)
Philadelphia and PA will need poll workers on Election Day. There are few civic duties more important to our Democracy than staffing polling locations, especially during COVID. Are you seriously considering being a poll worker? Are you willing to work a 15+ hour day, in any area of your city, no matter the COVID situation? If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, join us to learn more about becoming a poll worker, including the basic responsibilities/functions, and basic processes.
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How to be a Poll Worker (Philadelphia and PA)
Philadelphia and PA will need poll workers on Election Day. There are few civic duties more important to our Democracy than staffing polling locations, especially during COVID. Are you seriously considering being a poll worker? Are you willing to work a 15+ hour day, in any area of your city, no matter the COVID situation? If you answered yes to ALL of these questions, join us to learn more about becoming a poll worker, including the basic responsibilities/functions, and basic processes.