April 03, 2017
By Diane Vogel Ferri, Seeds of Literacy volunteer tutor When I retired from teaching, I wanted to do something worthwhile, to reciprocate for my good fortune and to use my teaching skills. I spent my career teaching children with learning disabilities and wanted to work with adults—people who had …
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March 01, 2017
I’ve written most of the posts here since Seeds of Literacy’s blog launched over a year ago, and the whole time I’ve been waiting for someone to call me out on something, like I’ve been harboring a fugitive. Well, no more hiding. It’s time I turn in my grammar outlaw. …
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January 17, 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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December 20, 2016
Take a deep breath as you balance the shopping bags in your hands with the eternal “to-do” list in your head. We have the perfect gift for those hard-to-buy-for folks on your list. And we promise that you’ll feel as good giving it as the person receiving it. Supply educational …
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December 12, 2016
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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November 21, 2016
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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November 04, 2016
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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October 12, 2016
By Daniel Hinman, former Director of Income, United Way of Greater Cleveland “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ~ Einstein When I was 16 years old, I was …
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October 05, 2016
By Holly Roe, Executive Director of the LD Edge Network You may know the stereotypes that stigmatize adults in poverty: He’s just lazy. She’s always giving up – how can she succeed if she keeps doing that? He’s just not motivated. They should’ve stayed in high school and finished. His …
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September 29, 2016
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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