Simple Civics: Greenville County
Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina. Whether you live in downtown Greenville or Possum Kingdom, Marietta or Mauldin, Greer or the Golden Strip, if you care about your community, this podcast is for you. Join us every Tuesday for simple civics lessons on local government in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Episodes
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.
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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. Candidates were allowed to bring ...
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
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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.
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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 Education Partners
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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:
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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
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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 Self-Help Credit Union
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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
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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 attorney, and power of att...
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
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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.
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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
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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"
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
Discover Simple Civics: EdTalks, the new Greenville County education podcast. We demystify public education, from school funding to our birth-to-employment system.
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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
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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.
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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
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