July 11, 2016
Politics are a contentious topic at any time. In this election cycle in particular, our political dialogue seems extra heated, the divide between us a little deeper. With the Republican National Convention coming to Cleveland next week, there’s a heightened sense of politics in the air. From our perspective at …
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July 05, 2016
Seeds of Literacy congratulated GED® graduates and celebrated volunteers at its Graduation and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on June 29th. Held at the Centers for Families and Children’s Mandel Community Room on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, the location was the perfect spot between Seeds’ established west side location and ever-growing east …
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June 20, 2016
It’s a phenomenal time to be a Clevelander. People across the world today are talking about the Cavs’ historic win last night in the last game of the NBA finals. At home in Cleveland, there’s a palpable feeling of elation in the air. The Cavs, led by LeBron James (who’s …
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May 19, 2016
Ohio Governor John Kasich has proposed that the state offer alternatives to the GED® exam for determining high school equivalency. Ohio currently exclusively uses the GED exam to assess high school equivalency skills. If the proposal is passed, the Ohio Department of Education will select two additional tests for people …
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May 09, 2016
We’re happy to share that the writings of two Seeds of Literacy students were selected for inclusion in Beginnings XIX. Beginnings is the annual publication of writing from students in Ohio’s Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) programs. (Seeds of Literacy receives some ABLE funding.) Angela Williams and Karen Florence, …
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May 02, 2016
One of the most basic aspects of daily life is how we get around. Classes? Job interviews? Parent-teacher conferences? For many of Seeds of Literacy’s students, public transportation is the answer to getting where they need to be. And since the vast majority of Seeds students are low income, public …
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April 29, 2016
In February, the nonprofit policy research group Policy Matters Ohio released a report on the dismal rates of Ohioans taking and passing the GED® exam since it underwent significant changes in 2014 at the hands of for-profit owner Pearson. Policy Matters Ohio called the situation a “GED collapse.” This week, …
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April 21, 2016
What’s it like to have a room of 1,000 people give you a standing ovation? Seeds of Literacy graduate and current volunteer tutor Margo Hudson found out when she accepted her Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Award from the Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) at their national conference …
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April 18, 2016
MaryAnn Nicolay, MEd, NDTR is a health educator with years of experience in diabetes and chronic disease management. This led to an interest in health literacy as an integral component of helping people self-manage their health. She has volunteered with Seeds of Literacy’s Program Planning & Impact Committee since 2014. …
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April 11, 2016
Seeds of Literacy couldn’t exist without volunteers. As Volunteer Coordinator for Seeds of Literacy, you might think I’m a little biased (okay, maybe I am just a little). But that doesn’t change how essential volunteers are to our mission of empowering adults through literacy. From our staff to our students, …
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