Simple Civics: Greenville County

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
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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
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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
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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.

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
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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.
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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