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

Episode Resources:

• Greenville County Schools Budget and Financial Reports
• Greenville County Schools BoardDocs Transparency Portal
• InformEdsc
• Public Education Partners

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
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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.

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:

• Allen Kellett
• Kyle Long

Resources:

• Sample Ballot
• Episode on the 2026 Primaries

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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 made to the interview.

Candidate links:

• Rick Bradley
• Daniel Rumfelt

Resources:

• Sample Ballot
• Episode on the 2026 Primaries

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

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

Episode Resources:

• What Works SC Education Initiative
• South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship
• America After 3PM National Study on Afterschool Demand
• White-Riley-Peterson Afterschool Policy Fellowship
• Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) South Carolina
• Engaging Creative Minds Arts-Infused Learning

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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.

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:

• Angela Aiken
• Alan Mitchell
• David C. Mitchell

Resources:

• Sample Ballot
• Episode on the 2026 Primaries

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

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

Episode Resources:

• Riley Institute Center for Education Policy and Research
• Public Montessori Education Research and Reports
• Riley Institute Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI)
• InformEdsc
• Public Education Partners

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
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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.

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:

• Joe Dill
• John Ehlers - No website as of the time of our recording
• Travis Forrester
• James Hoard

Resources:

• Sample Ballot
• Episode on the 2026 Primaries

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

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

Episode Resources:

• GFOA Best Practices for Fund Balance Reserves
• Greenville County Schools Financial Transparency Portal
• InformEdsc
• Public Education Partners

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

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.

Episode Resources:

• Greenville Design Review Board Official Page
• GVL 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• City of Greenville Development Code and Zoning Regulations
• Upstate Business Journal Article on "Baby Bi-Lo" Renovation
• Explore Vacancies for Greenville Boards and Commissions
• DP3 Architects Official Website
• Episode with Shannon Lavrin (City Manager) about GVL 2040 / the comprehensive plan that led into the Greenville Development Code
• Episode with Councilwoman Dorothy Dowe about city boards and commissions
• Episode with County Councilwoman Liz Seman about county boards and commissions

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.

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

Episode Resources:

• Official Future Teacher Academy Overview
• South Carolina Teacher Cadets Program
• InformEdsc
• Public Education Partners

Simple Civics:

• Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.