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
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
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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.
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- Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)
- Conestee Nature Preserve
- Friends of the Reedy River
- Save Our Saluda
- Roper Mountain Science Center
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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.
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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.
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Ever wondered what it’s like when both spouses are principals? Discover how these married school administrators navigate leadership and work-life balance.
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Discover the story behind Greenville County's greenways and historic resources. Learn about the Swamp Rabbit Trail expansion and vital historic preservation projects.
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- 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 episodes
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Boost parent and community engagement in schools. Learn the difference between a PTA and an SIC, and discover volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule.
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Get ready for the South Carolina 2026 election. Discover who's running in the competitive state-level races, what's on the ballot in Greenville County, and key primary dates.
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- Check Your Voter Registration
- Greenville County Voter Information
- Learn About Election Day Behind the Scenes
- Thinking of Running for Office? Listen Here.
- Understanding Primary Runoffs
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Happy holidays to our EdTalks listeners. While we are on a brief winter break, we thought that a terrific way to send 2025 off in style would be to rebroadcast our conversation with the 2025-26 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year, Morgan Smith. We hope that you carry some of Morgan's passion and positivity into the new year and beyond.
Meet Morgan Smith, the 2025-26 GCS Teacher of the Year. She discusses her 3rd-g...
Explore Greenville County Libraries' early literacy resources. Discover free library programs for children, expert parenting tips, and tools for kindergarten readiness.
Episode Resources:
- Explore the Greenville County Library System's Events Calendar
- Learn more about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
- Learn more about Public Education Partners
- Learn more about Greenville First Steps
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Discover how the Citizens Planning Academy demystifies community planning. Learn from a graduate’s story how you can get involved and make a real impact locally.
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What does school safety in Greenville County Schools look like? Get an inside look at the layers of security, from random weapons detection to active shooter training.
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- Learn more about GCS safety and security
- Learn more about Public Education Partners
- Learn more about Greenville First Steps
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