Simple Civics: Greenville County

Discover how the 2026-27 Greenville County Schools budget funds higher teacher pay, mental health services, and special education without a tax increase.

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Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 28 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Allen Kellett and Kyle Long. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

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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 along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There were no edits...

Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 26 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Rick Bradley and Daniel Rumfelt. Your vote is so important for the 2026 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 along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There were no edits...

Unlock the power of South Carolina afterschool programs with the Riley Institute. Learn how evidence-based education policies drive lifelong student success.

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Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 23 in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 9: Angela Aiken, Alan Mitchell, and David C. Mitchell. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

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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 along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There...

Discover how the Riley Institute at Furman University leverages evidence-based public education research to close opportunity gaps and empower educators.

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Meet the primary candidates for Greenville County Council Candidates District 17 in the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 9: Joe Dill, John Ehlers, Travis Forrester, and James Hoard. Your vote is so important for the 2026 election! Please take a listen and share with your neighbors.

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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 along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session...

Why do Greenville County Schools need a large savings account? Learn how the GCS fund balance protects teachers, handles emergencies, and funds innovation.

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Curious what makes downtown so walkable? Learn how the Greenville Design Review Board shapes urban design and how you can help guide our city's future.

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Step inside the Future Teacher Academy as high school seniors share their front-row view of teaching. Discover how real classroom experience shapes educators.

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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.

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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.

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The 2026 Greenville County elections show an historic surge in candidate competition. Discover why the June primaries and runoffs are crucial for your vote.

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Discover how high school booster clubs bridge the gap between district budgets and athletic needs. Learn how parent volunteers fund sports and get involved.

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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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Ready to run for local office? We demystify the candidate filing process in South Carolina. Learn about required documents, deadlines, and campaign strategies.

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Discover how structured literacy is transforming classrooms. Austin Greene and Beverly Holt-Pilkey break down the science of reading for student success.

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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.

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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.

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Discover why youth engagement in local government matters. Hear how the cities of Greenville and Travelers Rest empower students to shape city decisions.

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Discover how Communities In Schools provides wraparound student support to improve graduation rates. Listen as site coordinators and students discuss the impact.

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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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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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Discover how purposeful classroom technology integration turns students from passive consumers to active creators. Explore the future of AI & accessibility in modern schools.

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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.

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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.

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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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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-generation family legacy in the district, her "Spark" initiative to fight teacher burnout, and how she creates core memories for her 5th-grade students.

Explore Greenville County Libraries' early literacy resources. Discover free library programs for children, expert parenting tips, and tools for kindergarten readiness.

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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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