[EdTalks] Top of the Class: What We Learned in Estonia
Greenville County leaders unpack lessons from Estonia's PISA-winning schools. Explore key takeaways on student autonomy, vocational education, and the 'whole child' approach that could shape local education.Episode Resources:Learn more about the Riley Institute at Furman UniversityDiscover the work of the Greenville Chamber of CommerceExplore Greenville County SchoolsSouth Carolina Council on CompetitivenessLearn 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.
Meet Your Candidates for the 2025 Greenville City Council Election
Meet Greenville City Council Candidates Matt Alexander, Tine Belge, Lillian Brock Flemming, and Mike Kilgore and Tine Belge. 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:Matt AlexanderTina BelgeLillian Brock FlemmingMike KilgoreSimple 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.
[EdTalks] Greenville Tech: Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today
What's next for Greenville Technical College and economic mobility? Discover Dr. Miller's vision for skilled trades, free dual enrollment, and an AI-ready workforce.Episode Resources:Learn more about Greenville Technical CollegeExplore the Greenville Tech FoundationLearn 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.
Conversations About Homelessness: A View From a Greenville Bench
Explore honest conversations about homelessness in Greenville, SC. Hear from Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries, who will sit on a bench for 24 hours to discuss the real causes of homelessness.Election Resources:Learn more about Miracle Hill Ministries_Produced by Podcast Studio X.Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.Email us: contact@simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org
[EdTalks] Graduation Plus & CTE: Greenville's Competitive Edge
What is Graduation Plus? Learn how Greenville County Schools is transforming student futures with college and career readiness, giving them a competitive advantage.Episode Resources:Discover Greenville County Schools Career & Technical EducationLearn more about the CTE Innovation CenterFind out about the LaunchGVL programLearn 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.