Learn what the Greenville County School Board does and how it works. A former trustee demystifies board responsibilities, types of meetings, and how to get involved.Episode Resources:Learn more about Public Education PartnersLearn more about Greenville First StepsFind information on the GCS Board of TrusteesSimple Civics:Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good GreenvilleGet in touchSupport Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contributionSign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.View our entire catalogueSimple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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Hollingsworth Funds: A Legacy Shaping Greenville's Future
From a founder's unique legacy to a force for change. Hear how Hollingsworth Funds Greenville is boosting economic mobility and planning to transform Laurens Road.Episode Resources:Learn more about Hollingsworth FundsExplore the Vision for the Bolden Street DistrictRead Dr. Raj Chetty's Research on Economic MobilityDiscover the History of John D. Hollingsworth on WheelsSimple Civics:Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good GreenvilleGet in touchSupport Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contributionSign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.View our entire catalogueSimple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Learn how public-private partnerships in education in Greenville County address the child care crisis, support teachers, and boost early childhood learning.Episode Resources:Read about the Greenville Alternative Teacher Education (GATE) ProgramListen to the Future Teacher Academy episodeLearn more about Greenville First StepsLearn more about Public Education PartnersSimple Civics:Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good GreenvilleGet in touchSupport Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contributionSign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.View our entire catalogueSimple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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Give Greenville: A One-Stop-Shop for Giving Local
Discover Give Greenville, the new nonprofit directory for Greenville County. Learn how to easily support local charities and hear powerful stories from Greer Relief.Episode Resources:Discover the Give Greenville Nonprofit DirectoryLearn more about Greer ReliefLearn more about GirlUp GVLSimple Civics:Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good GreenvilleGet in touchSupport Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contributionSign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.View our entire catalogueSimple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
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[EdTalks] SmartARTS Program: The Power of Arts Integration
Learn about the SmartARTS program, a model for nonprofit school partnerships. Discover how arts integration in schools unlocks student confidence and boosts achievement.Episode Resources:Learn more about SmartARTSLearn more about the Metropolitan Arts CouncilDiscover Greenville County SchoolsLearn more about Greenville First StepsLearn more about Public Education PartnersSimple Civics:Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good GreenvilleGet in touchSupport Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contributionSign up for the Simple Civics newsletter.View our entire catalogueSimple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina. Whether you live in downtown Greenville or Possum Kingdom, Marietta or Mauldin, Greer or the Golden Strip, if you care about your community, this podcast is for you. Join us every Tuesday for simple civics lessons on local government in Greenville County, South Carolina.