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 attorney - even if you don't have a lot of wealth
• How not having a will can needlessly tie up your home and property from your heirs, especially your children Why having a will and advance directives in place is a gift you give your family after you die, preventing stress and disagreements during an emotional time
• That probate laws are state-specific, so you need your will reviewed if you live in SC but had it created in another state
• How to get a will drawn up if you make under 200% of poverty
• And much more!

Links:

• Learn More about Make a Will Month
• Community Foundation of Greenville
• SC Bar
• SC Legal Services

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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.

Links:

• Learn more about Heath Dillard and his team's work at VisitGreenvilleSC
• Listen to our previous overview of A-Tax and H-Tax
• Listen to Heath's previous appearance on Simple Civics (Nov 2023)
• Follow Simple Civics: Greenville County on LinkedIn
• Follow Greater Good Greenville on LinkedIn
• Sign up for a free book subscription for your child with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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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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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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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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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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Discover Simple Civics: EdTalks, the new Greenville County education podcast. We demystify public education, from school funding to our birth-to-employment system.

Links:

• Greater Good Greenville
• Public Education Partners

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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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