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Simple Civics: Greenville County — 305 episodes
[EdTalks] Availability Isn't Access: Helping the People Who Help Greenville's Parents
Lords Proprietors to Home Rule: How History Built SC Government
Greenville's Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan: What It Is and How to Take Part
[EdTalks] First Day Jitters and Last First Days: Kindergarten and Senior Year Advice for Parents
125 Years of Simpsonville, SC
The Geography of Business: How Greenville Gets Picked (or Passed Over)
Fenway in the West End: How a Family-Owned Ballpark Rebuilt a Neighborhood
The Parks That Pay for Themselves: 50 Parks, One Passport
More Than Ambulance Drivers: Inside the Busiest EMS System in South Carolina
Certified Tourism Ambassadors: How Greenville Turns Locals into Tourism Experts
Take Your Seat at the Table: A Practical Guide to Serving on Boards and Commissions
Don't Leave at Overtime: Greenville County Primary Results
Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode 2026)
2026 Primary Update: Record Turnout and a Likely Runoff
[EdTalks] Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflecting on Season 1
U.S. House District 4 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
U.S. House District 3 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
[EdTalks] First Year, Check: Surviving and Thriving in Your First Year of Teaching
South Carolina House District 25 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
South Carolina House District 24 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
[EdTalks] Teaching the Teachers: How Instructional Coaches and Academic Specialists Power Greenville's Schools
South Carolina House District 22 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
South Carolina House District 10 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
[EdTalks] Breaking Down the $1 Billion School Budget
Greenville County Council District 28 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
Greenville County Council District 26 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
[EdTalks] Afterschool Is Not an Afterthought: How the Riley Institute Is Elevating Education in South Carolina
Greenville County Council District 23 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Democratic Primary
Greenville County Council District 17 - Meet Your Candidates for the 2026 Republican Primary
[EdTalks] Inside a $170 Million School Savings Account
Behind the Blueprint: How Greenville's Design Review Board Shapes Downtown
[EdTalks] The Future Teachers of Greenville County
How to REALLY support a candidate (encore episode)
[EdTalks] Celebrating 10 Years of Impact through GATE
Everything You Need to Know about the 2026 Primary Ballot in Greenville County
[EdTalks] $100K a Year: The Power of Booster Clubs
[EdTalks] PTA and SIC: A Gateway to Parent & Community Engagement (Encore Episode)
How Names Get on the Ballot in South Carolina
[EdTalks] The Reading Revolution: Mastering Structured Literacy in Greenville County Schools
The Moments That Shaped Greenville
[EdTalks] Behind the $39 Billion: How the South Carolina State Budget Impacts Local Schools
How Teens are Shaping Local Government in Greenville
[EdTalks] Bridging the Graduation Gap: The Communities In Schools Guide to Student Success
Water With Personality: ReWa Wastewater Management with CEO Rebecca West
[EdTalks] Scaling Student Success: Community Partnerships in Education
Who Owns Your Street? The Greenville County Road Ownership Guide
[EdTalks] Love and Leadership: The Inside Story of Married School Administrators
Building Greenways and Preserving Historic Resources in Greenville County
[EdTalks] EdTech in Greenville County Schools: Creating, Not Consuming
Budget Basics: Inside the Greenville County Budget
[EdTalks] The Elevate Pilot: What Happens When We Go "All In" on Underperforming Schools in Greenville County?
Farm to Tray: How Public/Private Partnerships are Transforming School Lunch in Greenville County
[EdTalks] Understanding the South Carolina School Report Card
Newcomer Guide to Greenville County: Your First 45 Days
[EdTalks] Helping Students Dream Big: Inside GirlUp GVL
A Guide to the SC Legislative Process and Advocacy
[EdTalks] PTA and SIC: A Gateway to Parent & Community Engagement
South Carolina 2026 Election Preview: A Voter's Guide to Key Races
[EdTalks] Finding the "Spark": Meet Teacher of the Year Morgan Smith (Encore Episode 2026)
[EdTalks] Books and Beyond: Greenville County Library & Early Literacy
Citizens Planning Academy: Demystifying Community Planning
[EdTalks] School Safety in Greenville County Schools: Layers of Security
The Power Behind the Progress: Duke Energy in Greenville County
[EdTalks] Greenville County School Board 101
Hollingsworth Funds: A Legacy Shaping Greenville's Future
[EdTalks] Inside Greenville's Public-Private Education Partnerships
Give Greenville: A One-Stop-Shop for Giving Local
[EdTalks] SmartARTS Program: The Power of Arts Integration
Greenville Water System: A Legacy of Quality & Foresight
[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 3: FILOTs and Tax Abatements
13th Circuit Veterans Treatment Court: A Model for Veteran Justice
[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 2: How Act 388 Changed Everything
RevUp GVL: Building a Sustainable Nonprofit Business Model
[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 1: The Big Picture
Meet Your Candidate for the 2025 Mauldin City Council Election
[EdTalks] Finding the "Spark": Meet Teacher of the Year Morgan Smith
Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Fountain Inn City Council Election
[EdTalks] Parental Support in High School: A Partnership Guide
Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Simpsonville City Council Election
[EdTalks] Parental Support in Middle School: A Partnership Guide
Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Greer City Council Election
[EdTalks] Parental Support in Elementary School: A Partnership Guide
Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Travelers Rest City Council Election
[EdTalks] Top of the Class: What We Learned in Estonia
Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Greenville City Council Election
[EdTalks] Greenville Tech: Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today
Conversations About Homelessness: A View From a Greenville Bench
[EdTalks] Graduation Plus & CTE: Greenville's Competitive Edge
How to REALLY support a candidate (encore episode 2025)
[EdTalks] Greenville County's 4K Program: What Parents Should Know
Starting a Business in Greenville County: Your First Steps
[EdTalks] Big Numbers, Big Impact: The Numbers Behind Greenville County Schools
Where there’s a will, there’s a way: Wills and Advance Directives (Encore Episode)
[EdTalks] How Greenville’s Future Teacher Academy Is Solving the Teacher Shortage
How Hospitality and Accommodations Taxes in Greenville County Fund Your Community
[EdTalks] ScanSource Steps Up for Schools
The Strong Towns Strengths Test: How Do the Places in Greenville County Score?
[EdTalks] How Teacher Leaders Are Building Trust in Public Education
How to Speak at a Public Meeting: A Greenville County Guide
Introducing Simple Civics: EdTalks: A Greenville County Education Podcast Series
Homelessness in Greenville: John "Buggy Man" Jones' Story
Hospitality and Accommodations Tax: Who Pays and What They Really Fund
Why is Government Slow? Understanding the Pace and What You Can Do
Simple Civics: 200 Episodes of Equipping Civic Engagement in Greenville County
GSP Airport: North America's Best Small Airport & Its Exciting Future
Keeping Housing Affordable for Greenville County Residents: The Role of Greenville County Redevelopment Authority
City Elections 2025: What’s on the ballot in Greenville County and Why it Matters
Greenville Together: Tackling Homelessness with a Bold Community Plan
Inside the 7th Largest Children's Museum in America: Where Play at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate Shapes Future Careers
40 Years of Wonder: How Roper Mountain Science Center Transforms Curiosity into a Career
‘The West End’s’ Hidden Gem’: Kids Find Their Voice at South Carolina Children’s Theatre
Ability in Action: Thrive Upstate
When Invisible Lines Rule: State, County, and City Borders
Keeping the Green in Greenville: The Civics Lessons of Trees
Cities, Towns, Places, and ZIP Codes: Decoding Greenville County's Hidden Boundaries
Canvas to Career: The Fine Arts Center Turns 50
Eviction's Permanent Tattoo: Healing Greenville's Hidden Crisis
Small Town, Big Impact: Female Leadership in Travelers Rest
Home Economics: Why Our Housing Market is Out of Reach and What We can Do About It
Inside SCTAC: Greenville's $6.1 Billion Economic Powerhouse
Understanding Ranked Choice Voting: A Simple Explanation
Partisan Voter Registration: What Would It Mean in South Carolina
Understanding Proposals to Change South Carolina Primaries
Understanding Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements in South Carolina
Show Me the Money: How Campaigns Are Funded
Pothole Politics: Understanding Roads Repairs and Government
What to Expect on County Council in 2025 with Chairman Benton Blount
Boost Your Credit Score and Transform Your Life
2025 Preview: Elections, New Leaders, and Potholes in Greenville
Revitalizing Greenville: The Swamp Rabbit Trail's Journey & Community Impact (Encore Episode)
Test Drive Your Car Payment: A 90-Day Plan for Buying Smart
Holiday Debt Traps: Avoid the Pitfalls and Start 2025 Right
Giving Tuesday: Making a Difference in Your Own Backyard
The Price of a Paycheck: What is Money?
Downtown Revitalization: A Collaborative Process
Voter Turnout in the 2024 General Election within Greenville County
First Time Voters on Election Day
District 28 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives with Fritz Weibel
District 20 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives (Oct 2024)
Area 27 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Area 25 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Area 21 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Area 19 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Area 17 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Hurricane Helene - how you can get help and offer help
District 8 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina Senate
District 23 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 27 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 25 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives (Sep 2024)
District 22 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives 2024
District 24 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 24 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
District 22 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council (Aug 2024)
Hear Them Roar: Greenville Principals on Cultivating School Pride
Navigating Concerns in Greenville Schools: District Ombudsmen's Role
A New Day for Newtown: Remediating the CSX-T Bramlett Site
Making Waves: How SAIL Unites Greenville County
Voices of the American Dream: The Immigrant Experience with Diana Hoyos Lopez and Magda DeSantis (Encore Episode)
Understanding the Fentanyl Challenge in Greenville County
2024 Greenville Primaries - It Ain’t Over
Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode 2024)
Meet your Candidates for Greenville Coroner
Meet your Candidates for Greenville Clerk of Court and Sheriff
District 7 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina Senate
District 6 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina Senate
District 28 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 25 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 22 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 20 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 19 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 18 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 17 - Meet your Candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives
District 27 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
District 25 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
District 22 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
District 21 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
District 20 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
District 18 - Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Everything You Need to Know about Special Purpose Districts in South Carolina
Who Will Be on the Ballot?
Home Rule: Understanding the Legislation that Created Local Government in South Carolina
Annexation in South Carolina: How Cities Grow
Serving Up Hope: Innovative Nonprofits Responding to Growth and Nourishing Our Community
From Classroom to Career: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Education
Seen, Heard, and Valued: Painting Stories of Hope
VITA: Your Free Tax Preparation Solution
The Reedy River: Past, Present, and Protecting its Future
Learning as They Lead: Reflections from the Heart of Public Service
Advocacy in Action: Jason Zacher with the Greenville Chamber on Making an Impact
Student Leaders in Greenville County Schools: Perspectives from Student Body Presidents
Shape Your City: The Power of Local Boards and Commissions in the City of Greenville
Greenville's Green Resolution: Easy Recycling Practices
Your 2024 Civics Action Plan
Bridging Generations: Family Conversations about Wealth and Shared Values
Building Community: Making Taylors More than a Zip Code
Voter Turnout in the Municipal Elections within Greenville County
Maximizing Impact: Smart Strategies for Year-End Charitable Giving and Tax Planning
Greenville's Tourism Economy: A Conversation with Heath Dillard of VisitGreenvilleSC
Building Community: Greenville County's Teacher of the Year
Election Day Behind the Scenes (Encore Episode)
How to REALLY support a candidate (encore episode)
City of Mauldin: Getting to Know Your Candidates
City of Travelers Rest: Getting to Know Your Candidates
City of Greer: Getting to Know Your Candidates
City of Fountain Inn: Getting to Know Your Candidates
City of Simpsonville: Getting to Know Your Candidates
City of Greenville: Getting to Know Your Candidates
Vote Smart: Your Ultimate Guide to Greenville's Local Elections
Threads of Time: How Textiles Wove Greenville into a Global Powerhouse
Speak Up, Shape Policy: Your Voice as a Blueprint for Child Legislation in South Carolina
Participating in Your Local Government – Boards and Commissions, Speaking at Meetings and More
Mapping Lives Lost: A Sobering Look at Greenville's Pedestrian and Cyclist Tragedies
Greenville County Schools with Superintendent Dr. Burke Royster
Greenville Technical College: Charting Success with President Dr. Keith Miller
Neighborhood Safety and Auto Break-Ins with Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson
Exploring the Crown Jewel of South Carolina: A Trek Through the Foothills Trail with Andrew Gleason
Paid Parental Leave for South Carolina's Teachers: A Legislative Victory for Teacher Retention
Voices of the American Dream: The Immigrant Experience with Diana Hoyos Lopez and Magda DeSantis
The Power of Philanthropy: Enhancing Lives & Communities with Dianne Chipps Bailey
Pride, Progress, and Persistence: A Conversation with Tyler Prescott
Greenville County Schools Strategic Planning: A Deep Dive with Teri Brinkman
Locally Grown Food Magic: Feed & Seed's Role in Greenville's Food Economy
Easing into Parenthood: The Family Connects Greenville Initiative
Meet Your Candidates for Mayor of the City of Greenville
The Eviction Epidemic: Unraveling the Crisis and Solutions in South Carolina
Artisphere Uncovered: The Magic Behind Greenville's Iconic Arts Festival
Greenville County's Summer Playground: Parks, Pools, and Pickleball!
988: A Lifeline for Mental Health
Revitalizing Greenville: The Swamp Rabbit Trail's Journey & Community Impact
Creating Disability Inclusive Organizations: Practical Tips for Accessibility and Equity
Evictions: Understanding South Carolina's Rental Challenges and Protecting Your Rights
Breaking Barriers: Unraveling the ADA & Local Government's Role in Disability Equity
Preserving Greenville's Legacy and Natural Beauty: The Impact of the Historic and Natural Resources Trust
An Inside Look at Greenville County's $650 Million Budget Process with Finance Committee Chairman Butch Kirven
Getting Specific About Affordable Housing in Greenville
The Childcare Crisis in Greenville County: Exploring the Shortage, Implications, and Solutions
Revolutionizing School Food in Greenville County Schools with Joe Urban
Exploring the New Greenville Development Code: Understanding How it Will Impact Your Community, Neighborhood, and Greenville
The Power of Head Start: A Single Mom's Journey to Success
Unlocking the Benefits of Greenville Cares: The City's One-Stop Customer Service Center
Greenville County Council Chairman Dan Tripp on Unifying Council and Priorities for the Coming Year
Racial displacement in Greenville, SC: historic and current population shifts in the city of Greenville and surrounding Greenville county
Empowering Small Businesses and First-Time Homebuyers: An Interview with CommunityWorks CEO LaTorrie Geer
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: A Better (and Free) Choice for Your Taxes
Volunteer tax preparers change lives - and you can do it, too!
Community navigation: Ma’ta Crawford on helping neighbors, a changing communities, and more
Where there's a will, there's a way: Wills and Advance Directives
Election day turnout - what happened?
Helping the hurting without causing harm: a conversation with Ryan Duerk, Miracle Hill Ministries
Veterans Affairs: Help with veterans benefits right here in Greenville County
Election Day Behind the Scenes
Meet the Candidates: SC Superintendent of Education
Meet the candidates - Greenville County Probate Judge
How to REALLY support a candidate
Area 28 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Area 26 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Area 24 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Area 22 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Area 20 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
Area 18 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees
District 23 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
District 17 – Meet your Candidates for Greenville County Council
Election season kickoff with the SC Election Commission
Back to School - Students Making a Difference
Getting involved in schools, with Quentoria Jones
Back to School: Operations and Logistics in Greenville County Schools
Back to School - Education Policy, State vs. Local
Elected/Staff Relationship - a conversation with Greer Councilman Mark Hopper and City Administrator Andrew Merriman
A civics newcomer's takeaways
The foster care system and the community's role
Voter Turnout in the Greenville County Primary Elections
Gentrification and Affordable Housing Challenges in Greenville County
Parliamentary procedure is exciting! - and supports decision making
Do primaries matter? (YES - and sometimes more than the general election! Encore)
District 26 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Republican primary
District 23 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Democratic primary
District 19 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Republican primary
District 17 - Meet your candidates for the Greenville County Council Republican primary
Your primary election to-do list!
Law Enforcement in Greenville County
Nonpartisan school boards
What is a FILOT and why do we have them?
Partnerships between government and nonprofits
Why Transit is Essential
Van Broad, City of Mauldin, and Taft Matney, Mauldin City Council
Speaking up for change and bringing others along: Tina Harris
Do primaries matter? (YES - and sometimes more than the general election!)
Planning for growth, with Tee Coker
Get to know: SC Representative Chandra Dillard and Greenville Water Commissioner Deb Sofield
The intersection of business and nonprofit interests
Roads, bridges, litter, and more
Get to know: Kelly Byers and Will Ragland
Ending predatory lending in South Carolina
Redistricting Update: Greenville County
Resolve to Get Involved: Serve on a Board or Commission
Resolve to Get Involved: Run for Office, with Dr. Shaniece Criss
Resolve to Get Involved – Tell Your Story to Elected Officials
Get To Know Derek Lewis, Greenville County Schools Trustee
Property Taxes in Greenville County - An Overview With County Auditor Scott Case
Neighborhood Associations – Getting Involved Right Where You Live
Get to know GP McLeer, Mayor of Fountain Inn
Greenville County Government – Who, What, and How to Get Involved
Local Redistricting – What Is It and Why It Matters
Why Local Government Matters
Simple Civics: Greenville County - Trailer