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Margo Hudson, a Seeds of Literacy GED grad, continues to earn praise for her dedication to adult education and literacy in Cleveland

Seeds Grad Named One of Cleveland’s Most Interesting for 2017

Cleveland Magazine’s annual list of the city’s most interesting people includes Seeds of Literacy GED® grad and volunteer tutor Margo Hudson! Named one of the year’s most interesting for her commitment to earning her GED credential and her many achievements that followed — like being invited to participate at last summer’s
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A GED student works in class.

Getting it Write: 5 Tips to Help Students with Composition

With the GED® exam featuring both an extended response (i.e. an argumentative essay) and a short response, writing is an essential skill for GED students to have. However, many adult students struggle with how to approach writing and the process of breaking down the steps. So how can you help
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GED graduate Margo Hudson tutors a student at Seeds of Literacy on Cleveland's west side.

Seeds Grad & Tutor Margo Spotlighted on WKYC [Video]

Literacy can change your life. That’s the message Margo Hudson, a Seeds of Literacy GED® graduate and current volunteer tutor, shares with everyone she meets. Danielle Wiggins, of Cleveland’s WKYC – Channel 3, heard Margo’s message and profiled her for “Rising,” a weekly segment that spotlights people who overcame adversity
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Guests support GED prep at Sowing Seeds of Hope 2016

Literacy Gets the Vote at Sowing Seeds of Hope

What’s “read,” white, and blue? Seeds of Literacy’s Unconventional Convention! Nearly 200 guests joined us at this year’s election-themed Sowing Seeds of Hope Brunch and Auction to support Seeds’ free literacy tutoring and GED® preparation. This year’s event also saw almost $36, 000 in sponsorships — more than a 15%
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A Seeds of Literacy classroom in motion

Toxic Friends and the GED® Test

You’ve decided to sign up for GED® classes. You might feel a little nervous about it, but you’re proud to take this first step for your education. What happens when you tell your friends and family? Hopefully they support you. Studying for the GED test can be tough. It can
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“Vote” for Literacy at Sowing Seeds of Hope

This election year, take a break from partisanship and be a champion for adult literacy at the Unconventional Convention, our 16th annual Sowing Seeds of Hope Benefit Brunch and Auction! Our marquee event benefits adults who are changing their lives through literacy and GED® classes at Seeds of Literacy. Enjoy
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Adult literacy means empowerment.

What Does Literacy Mean to You?

It’s pretty common for people to think of literacy as simply the ability to read, but literacy doesn’t end with printed words on a page. Being able to read is really just the beginning of literacy’s impact, especially for adults in basic education programs like Seeds of Literacy. At a
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Cleveland Foundation spotlights Seeds of Literacy

Seeds Featured on Cleveland Foundation Blog

What could improved adult literacy mean to Cleveland? Seeds of Literacy was invited to talk about the impact of adult basic education and GED® classes as part of  the Cleveland Foundation’s “Behind the Grant” blog series. Thanks in part to funding from the Cleveland Foundation, Seeds of Literacy has been
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Celebrating the First Step

At Seeds of Literacy, we aim to be accessible for adults who are often busy being, well, adults. That means having an open door when adults are ready to begin focusing on GED® prep or literacy skills. Between Seeds of Literacy’s two locations on the east and west sides of
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President Bush participates in a signing ceremony for H.R. 751, The National Literacy Act of 1991 (July 25, 1991)

The 25th Anniversary of the National Literacy Act

25 years ago today, President George H.W. Bush signed the National Literacy Act. The act was a landmark initiative that put a federal focus on adult literacy and provided support and coordination to adult literacy programs. Reflecting on the anniversary of the act, former First Lady Barbara Bush said, “The
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