Simple Civics: Greenville County

Meet Travelers Rest City Council Candidates Jon Campbell, Sheryl Guarniero, Catherine James, Lisa Lane, and Jeremy Walton. Your vote is so important for the 2025 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. How the interviews worked: All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their interview. Candidates...

Greenville County leaders unpack lessons from Estonia's PISA-winning schools. Explore key takeaways on student autonomy, vocational education, and the 'whole child' approach that could shape local education. Episode Resources: Learn more about the Riley Institute at Furman University Discover the work of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Explore Greenville County Schools South Carolina Council on...

Meet Greenville City Council Candidates Matt Alexander, Tine Belge, Lillian Brock Flemming, and Mike Kilgore and Tine Belge. Your vote is so important for the 2025 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors. How the interviews worked: All candidates received the same question at the time of their invitation to join us, and they were given 10 minutes for their interview. Candidate...

What's next for Greenville Technical College and economic mobility? Discover Dr. Miller's vision for skilled trades, free dual enrollment, and an AI-ready workforce. Episode Resources: Learn more about Greenville Technical College Explore the Greenville Tech Foundation Learn more about Greenville First Steps Learn more about Public Education Partners Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County...

Explore honest conversations about homelessness in Greenville, SC. Hear from Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries, who will sit on a bench for 24 hours to discuss the real causes of homelessness. Election Resources: Learn more about Miracle Hill Ministries _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Support Simple Civics with a t...

What is Graduation Plus? Learn how Greenville County Schools is transforming student futures with college and career readiness, giving them a competitive advantage. Episode Resources: Discover Greenville County Schools Career & Technical Education Learn more about the CTE Innovation Center Find out about the LaunchGVL program Learn more about Greenville First Steps Learn more about Public Educ...

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...

Thinking about the Greenville County Schools 4K program? April Roberts, a GCS principal, reveals what kindergarten readiness truly means and explains the step-by-step process to apply. Episode Resources: Apply for the Greenville County Schools 4K Program Learn more about Greenville First Steps Learn more about Public Education Partners Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project o...

Starting a business in Greenville County? Learn how to go from "wantrepreneur" to founder with key advice on forming an LLC, finding resources, and accessing capital. Episode Resources: Learn more about NextGEN Explore the Greenville startup community Find resources at Community Works Connect with the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Listen to our episode on repairing your credit with Sel...

Get the facts about Greenville County Schools, from its surprising size as a top 50 US district to its innovative career and technical education programs. Links: Sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Learn more about Public Education Partners Learn more about Greenville First Steps Learn more about the Greenville County Schools CTE Innovation Center Explore the Fine Arts Center _ Produced...

If you don't have a will when you die in South Carolina, "essentially you're letting the state legislature decide what happens to your property and who will administer it," says former Greenville County Probate Judge Diane Smock. She talks with Jessica Ferguson of Turner Padget about wills, estates, and advance directives. You'll learn: Why it's so important to have a will, health care power of at...

Discover the Future Teacher Academy in Greenville County Schools, a "grow your own" initiative addressing the teacher shortage through mentorship, dual enrollment credits, and hands-on teaching experiences in high school. Links: Support future educators through the Greenville County Schools Foundation Scholarship Learn more about Greenville County Schools Learn more about Public Education Partners...

Discover the economic impact of hospitality and accommodations taxes in Greenville County. Learn how visitor spending funds Unity Park, The Well, the Swamp Rabbit Trail & more. Links: Learn more about Heath Dillard and his team's work at VisitGreenvilleSC Listen to our previous overview of A-Tax and H-Tax Listen to Heath's previous appearance on Simple Civics (Nov 2023) Follow Simple Civics: G...

What does a great corporate-school partnership look like? Discover ScanSource's model for supporting a Title I school and the community playbook they created to help. Links: Learn more about ScanSource Learn more about ScanSource in the Community Learn more about Public Education Partners _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Get...

How strong are the cities and places in Greenville County? We apply the 10-question Strong Towns Strengths Test to discover what makes a community thrive, from its main street to its zoning. Links: Read the official Strong Towns Strengths Test Listen to our episode on Cities, Towns, Places, and Zip Codes _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good...

Discover how building trust in public education can transform the 'us vs. them' mentality. Hear from two teacher leaders on improving parent-teacher teamwork. Links: Learn more about our guests' work Learn more about Public Education Partners Learn more about Greenville First Steps _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Get in tou...

Learn how to speak at a public meeting in Greenville County. Get practical tips on preparing your statement, understanding public comment rules, and making your voice heard. Links: Episode mentioned: "Why is Government Slow" _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contributi...

Discover Simple Civics: EdTalks, the new Greenville County education podcast. We demystify public education, from school funding to our birth-to-employment system. Links: Greater Good Greenville Public Education Partners _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution....

Explore the realities of homelessness in Greenville through the story of John "Buggy Man" Jones. Discover his journey from scrapping for metal to a home in permanent supportive housing. Links: Learn about Nick Bush Learn about John Jones Learn about Place of Hope Lean about United Ministries Learn about Project Host Learn about Miracle Hill Ministries Learn about United Housing Connections _ Produ...

What are A-tax & H-tax? Learn how hospitality and accommodations taxes in Greenville County fund things you love, from the Swamp Rabbit Trail to local festivals. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. 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.

Frustrated by the slow pace of government? Learn why local and state governments are designed for deliberation, the pros and cons of this intentional process, and how your civic engagement can influence the speed of change. Links: Who Represents Me? Find and contact your elected officials. Episode with Mayor GP McLeer Episode with Erin Rigot Episode with Dan Tripp _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. S...

Celebrate Simple Civics: Greenville County's 200th episode! Dive into key discussions with leaders, experts, and community champions on local policy, vibrant neighborhoods, and civic engagement. Discover how involved residents are shaping Greenville's future and learn how you can make a real impact. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Green...

Discover why Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) is North America's #1 small airport! CEO Dave Edwards shares GSP's remarkable growth, unique amenities, and exciting future plans. Links: Learn more about David Edwards _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville . Get in touch. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution. Sign up fo...

Is Greenville County's housing crisis leaving families, seniors, and workers behind? Discover how the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) tackles this vital community challenge, leveraging federal and local funds to build and rehabilitate homes. Links: Greenville County Redevelopment Authority Connect with Joe Smith Connect with Francisco Arnaiz _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Simple...

Greenville County: explore the important 2025 municipal elections impacting your daily life. Discover what's on the ballot in every city, why it truly matters, and how you can get involved - including as a candidate - to shape your community. Links: Episode with Leigh McGill from Campaign Ethics Reporting Services (campaign finance rules) Episode with Derek Lewis on "how to really support a candid...