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Seeds of Literacy Hosts Info Sessions for Those Curious About Becoming Volunteers

Cleveland, OH (12/10/24) – Seeds of Literacy (Seeds), a leading provider of adult basic education and GED® preparation services, will host two informational sessions in January 2025 for individuals curious about becoming volunteer GED tutors. Event Details: Why Attend?“By hosting these informational sessions, we’re hoping to provide an engaging, no-pressure
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[VIDEO] Have you heard about…PEARL HARBOR?

In this installment of our Have You Heard video series, Assistant Director of Programming Chris Richards discusses Pearl Harbor. Watch the video or read the transcript below. A day which will live in infamy! That is what then-president Franklin Roosevelt said to describe December 7, 1941, when America was shocked
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Defining Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Jargon Used In Adult Education

~Understanding the Adult Ed Alphabet Soup~ ~ Revised November 21, 2024. Originally posted November 8, 2017  ~ Most people have childhood memories of letter-shaped SpaghettiOs® or alphabet soup, quick, and inexpensive warm meals served by busy parents.  But as adults, the term “alphabet soup” takes on a far less nostalgic
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Trivia Time Triumphs Again: Fun and Fundraising

On November 14, 2024, Seeds of Literacy’s second in-person Trivia Time fundraiser brought the house down at Market Garden Brewery, smashing attendance and fundraising goals. “We sold out! It was standing room only,” said Kim Fetty, Seeds’ new Director of Development. “It was my first Seeds event, and it exceeded
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[NEWS] Graduate Honored at National ProLiteracy Conference

Every two years, ProLiteracy recognizes those who have made outstanding achievements in the adult literacy and education landscape. The 2024 award recipients at a special luncheon during a Conference on Adult Education, held October 6–9 in Baltimore. After presenting each award, the honorees sat together on a panel to answer
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[NEWS] Seeds Sweeps Awards at Annual OAACE Conference

Pictured left to right: Chris Richards, Todd Seabrook, Alex Ippolito CLEVELAND, OHIO – October 2024 – At this year’s annual Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education (OAACE) conference and awards ceremony, held over two days in Columbus, Seeds of Literacy celebrated remarkable achievements, earning top awards in every category
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Student Spotlight: Shanta’s stroke prompted her to seek GED

[This article was written by Intern Erika Scharf. She attends Oberlin College.] When you walk into the classroom at Seeds East, you might see Shanta Moore, hard at work studying or making friends with the new people that came in. Either way, you’ll be able to tell it’s her from
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[NEWS] Inclusive Online Experience Toolbar Added By Seeds of Literacy

[2024-08-30] CLEVELAND – Seeds of Literacy now offers an inclusive online experience, ensuring that website visitors can access content and services without barriers. As part of a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Seeds has implemented Recite Me assistive technology on the website. This allows visitors to customize their digital experience
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