Why is South Carolina school funding so complex? Learn how Act 388 impacts local taxes and the Greenville County Schools budget in this simple explanation.
Episode Resources:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Meet Mauldin City Council Candidate Jason Kraeling. 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 along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There were no edits made to the interview.
Candidate links:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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.
Episode Resources:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Meet Fountain Inn City Council Candidates Jason Sanders, AJ Dearybury, and Stephan Thomas. 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 along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There were no edits made to the interview.
Candidate links:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Wondering how to support your high school student? A principal shares advice on fostering independence, helping them self-advocate, & navigating modern career pathways.
Episode Resources:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Meet Simpsonville City Council Candidates Jared Fielding and Jerry Tuso. 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 along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There were no edits made to the interview.
Candidate links:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Navigate the middle school transition with confidence. Get expert tips on parental support for middle schoolers, from encouraging independence to improving communication.
Episode Resources:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Meet Greer City Council Candidates Karuiam Booker, Lee Dumas, Judy Albert, and Paul Lamb. 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 along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There were no edits made to the interview.
Candidate links:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Strengthen parental support in elementary school with tips from a principal & counselor. Learn how strong parent teacher communication builds a partnership for success.
Episode Resources:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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 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 made to the interview.
Candidate links:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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 along a companion, such as a campaign manager, family member, or friend, and to record our session themselves. There were no edits made to the interview.
Candidate links:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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:
_
Produced by Podcast Studio X.
Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.
Email us: contact@simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org
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:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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:
_
Produced by Podcast Studio X.
Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.
Email us: contact@simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org
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:
Simple Civics:
Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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:
_
Produced by Podcast Studio X.
Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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:
_
Produced by Podcast Studio X.
Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
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:
Links:
_
Produced by Podcast Studio X.
Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.
