Get ready for the South Carolina 2026 election. Discover who's running in the competitive state-level races, what's on the ballot in Greenville County, and key primary dates.
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Happy holidays to our EdTalks listeners. While we are on a brief winter break, we thought that a terrific way to send 2025 off in style would be to rebroadcast our conversation with the 2025-26 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year, Morgan Smith. We hope that you carry some of Morgan's passion and positivity into the new year and beyond.
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.
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Explore Greenville County Libraries' early literacy resources. Discover free library programs for children, expert parenting tips, and tools for kindergarten readiness.
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Discover how the Citizens Planning Academy demystifies community planning. Learn from a graduate’s story how you can get involved and make a real impact locally.
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What does school safety in Greenville County Schools look like? Get an inside look at the layers of security, from random weapons detection to active shooter training.
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Discover how Duke Energy in Greenville County is planning for SC's record growth. Hear the full strategy, from its 15-year plan to community involvement.
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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.
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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.
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Learn how public-private partnerships in education in Greenville County address the child care crisis, support teachers, and boost early childhood learning.
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Discover Give Greenville, the new nonprofit directory for Greenville County. Learn how to easily support local charities and hear powerful stories from Greer Relief.
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Learn about the SmartARTS program, a model for nonprofit school partnerships. Discover how arts integration in schools unlocks student confidence and boosts achievement.
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Learn the secrets of the Greenville Water system, from its pristine watersheds to its 100-year plan. Discover how foresight delivers award-winning water quality.
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Discover the link between FILOTs and school funding in Greenville County. Learn how these tax abatement programs cost local schools $30 million in annual lost revenue.
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Discover the 13th Circuit Veterans Treatment Court, where accountability meets grace for veterans. Learn how this diversion program achieves an 80% success rate.
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Explore the impact of Act 388 South Carolina on school funding. Learn how a tax swap led to a billion-dollar gap, unfunded mandates, and a strain on local schools.
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Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X.
Explore RevUp GVL: Revenue for Good, a new program helping Greenville nonprofits move beyond donations and build their own sustainable, mission-aligned earned revenue.
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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.
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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.
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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.