Simple Civics: Greenville County

Learn how to support a local political campaign with expert Derek Lewis. Discover easy, actionable ways to help, from social media likes to donating or hosting a meet and greet. Election Resources: Check Your Voter Registration Status View Your Sample Ballot Look Up Who Represents You _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Support...

For the past decade, the GATE program has built a sustainable pipeline of Greenville County educators by supporting career changers on their path to the classroom. Learn the secret to high retention and building a local pipeline. Episode Resources: Greenville County Schools GATE Program Official Page Informed SC Data Center GATE Application Checklist & Info Session Details Simple Civics: Simpl...

The 2026 Greenville County elections show an historic surge in candidate competition. Discover why the June primaries and runoffs are crucial for your vote. Episode Resources: Official South Carolina Election Commission Website Greenville County Voter Registration & Elections Vote411 Non-Partisan Candidate Lookup Tool South Carolina Primary & Runoff Election Guide Simple Civics: Simple Civ...

Discover how high school booster clubs bridge the gap between district budgets and athletic needs. Learn how parent volunteers fund sports and get involved. Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in touch Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter. View our entire catalogue Simple Civics: Gr...

Boost parent and community engagement in schools. Learn the difference between a PTA and an SIC, and discover volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule. Episode Resources: Connect with the Greenville District PTA Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in touch Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution Sign up for the Simple C...

Ready to run for local office? We demystify the candidate filing process in South Carolina. Learn about required documents, deadlines, and campaign strategies. Episode Resources: SC Votes Candidate Information Portal SC State Ethics Commission (SEI Filing) Live SC Candidate Tracking Tool Greenville County Voter Registration and Elections SC Association of Counties Resource Handbooks Episode on Sch...

Discover how structured literacy is transforming classrooms. Austin Greene and Beverly Holt-Pilkey break down the science of reading for student success. Episode Resources: National Reading Panel 2000 Report The Science of Reading - The Reading League Scarborough’s Reading Rope South Carolina Read to Succeed (Act 114) Amira Learning Reading Horizons Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County...

Discover top moments in Greenville’s history according to Russell Stall with the Greenville County Historical Society. Uncover hidden archive treasures and learn how our shared past shapes the future. Episode Resources: Greenville County Historical Society Official Site GVL 2040 Comprehensive Plan Biography of Mayor Max Heller Historical Overview of Greenville, SC History and Vision of Unity Park...

Ever wonder how the South Carolina state budget affects local schools? Learn how the $39B plan is built and what it means for your district’s bottom line. Episode Resources: State Funding for Public Schools in South Carolina Daily Guide State Funding for Public Schools in South Carolina Overview Greenville County Schools - Budget & Financial Information Together SC SC Board of Economic Advisor...

Discover why youth engagement in local government matters. Hear how the cities of Greenville and Travelers Rest empower students to shape city decisions. Episode Resources: City of Greenville Youth Commission Official Page Travelers Rest Boards, Commissions, and Youth Council Academy GVL 2040 Comprehensive Plan Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville...

Discover how Communities In Schools provides wraparound student support to improve graduation rates. Listen as site coordinators and students discuss the impact. Episode Resources: Communities In Schools of South Carolina GirlUp GVL Gene-Xcellence Walt's Waltz Learn more about Public Education Partners Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in t...

Curious how the Upstate handles all of the wastewater that comes with extreme population growth? Learn the secrets of regional wastewater management and water resource recovery with ReWa’s CEO Rebecca West. Episode Resources: Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Conestee Nature Preserve Friends of the Reedy River Save Our Saluda Roper Mountain Science Center Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville Co...

Learn how Greenville County Schools leverages community partnerships in education to boost student outcomes and build a stronger local workforce with Anne Lee O’Brien. Episode Resources: Learn more about Public Education Partners Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in touch Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution Sign up for...

Who owns the roads? Discover the new Greenville County road ownership tool from Bike Walk Greenville with Summer and Bennett Meares. Learn how to identify who owns your street and effectively report problems like potholes or debris or needed improvements. Episode Resources: Who Owns the Road Map & Search Tool Road Guy Rob: South Carolina's Freeway for Bikes Greenville County GIS SCDOT Maintena...

Ever wondered what it’s like when both spouses are principals? Discover how these married school administrators navigate leadership and work-life balance. Episode Resources: Learn more about Public Education Partners Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in touch Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution Sign up for the Simple Ci...

Discover the story behind Greenville County's greenways and historic resources. Learn about the Swamp Rabbit Trail expansion and vital historic preservation projects. Episode Resources: Learn more about Greenville County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Explore the Swamp Rabbit Trail Network Discover Upstate Forever's conservation work Learn about Bike Walk Greenville Listen to Ty Houck's previous...

Discover how purposeful classroom technology integration turns students from passive consumers to active creators. Explore the future of AI & accessibility in modern schools. Episode Resources: Learn more about Greenville County Schools Educational Technology Services Explore the Magic School AI platform Discover Google for Education Certifications Find out about ISTE Certification Simple Civi...

Decode the Greenville County Budget with Susan Bell. Learn how property taxes fund your community and explore the League of Women Voters' new Budget Basics tool. Episode Resources: League of Women Voters of Greenville County: Budget Basics Greenville County Official Website Simple Civics: How to Speak at a Public Meeting South Carolina Local Property Tax Incentives & FILOT Simple Civics: Simpl...

Discover an effective school transformation model yielding unprecedented results. Learn how the Elevate program turned around underperforming schools in just one year. Episode Resources: Learn more about Greenville County Schools Explore the Jeff McCoy Innovation Award Information on the Education Research & Development Institute (ERDI) Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a proj...

Discover how Greenville County Schools and Feed and Seed are using a prestigious USDA SCALES grant to bring fresh, local produce to 77,000 students. Learn about the innovative partnership transforming school cafeterias and supporting South Carolina farmers. Episode Resources: Learn more about Greenville County Schools Food and Nutrition Services Learn more about Feed and Seed Read about the USDA S...

The South Carolina School Report Card can be confusing. Experts explain how to interpret the data, what the scores mean, and what crucial details are left out. Episode Resources: Access the SC School Report Card Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in touch Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution Sign up for the Simple Civics...

Moving to Greenville, SC? This newcomer guide to Greenville County covers your first 45 days, from vehicle registration and voting to finding the best local parks and causes. Episode Resources: South Carolina DMV Checklist Register to Vote Online (SC Election Commission) Find Nonprofit & Volunteer Opportunities with Give Greenville Kidding Around Greenville (Resources for Parents) OLLI at Furm...

Discover the story behind GirlUp GVL, a leader in non-profit student support in Greenville. Hear how mentoring helps girls build self-advocacy & pay it forward. Episode Resources: Learn more about GirlUp GVL Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in touch Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution Sign up for the Simple Civics...

Demystify the South Carolina legislative process. Learn how a bill becomes a law, get expert statehouse advocacy tips, and discover how to track legislation in SC featuring GP McLeer. Episode Resources: Learn more about Together SC Find your legislator on the SC Statehouse Website Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in touch Support Simple Ci...

Boost parent and community engagement in schools. Learn the difference between a PTA and an SIC, and discover volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule. Episode Resources: Connect with the Greenville District PTA Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in touch Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution Sign up for the Simple C...