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"The Philly Shrug" with Chris Satullo

Chris Satullo is a civic engagement consultant working in Philadelphia.

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The Vote!

Granddaddy’s Gift by Margaree King Mitchell

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Three Questions: A listening exercise

This exercise fits well near the launch of a Can We Talk? unit or initiative. It's a good way for students to get to know each other better while practicing the skills of active listening. It's also a relatively low-stress way for students to begin experiencing dialogue. Also, if you plan on using the lesson plan that digs into active listening, more explicitly teaches the skills and habits involved, this exercise is good preparation for that.

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TODAY Is Election Day! Vote or return those mail-in ballots before 8pm

November 2, 2021

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Topic Five: Researching Candidates, Making Your Ballot, PA Mock Election

Read a description of this topic and access sample slides to use when teaching this set of lessons.

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Topic Four: Making a Plan to Vote - Applying for a Mail-In Ballot/Finding Your Polling Place

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Topic One: Voting Rights History & Policy

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Topic Three: Media Literacy

Read a description of this topic. access sample slides to use when teaching this set of lessons, and explore our Media Literacy Resource Library.

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Topic Two: Political Parties & Voter Registration

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Trusting the Vote Count: Post-Election Audits in PA

(Member exclusive) PA Deputy Secretary for Elections Jonathan Marks and Verified Voting experts Pam Smith and Mark Lindeman will speak with C70 members and Buchholz Fellows about risk-limiting audits, a critical feature of Pennsylvania’s elections.

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