December 21, 2015
So today we got a check from Santa. No, really! Seeds received a lovely, anonymous gift of a money order, signed by Santa, for $245.00. And we are very grateful for this. You see, Seeds of Literacy keeps its doors open and its services free to students because of donations …
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December 15, 2015
What comes to mind when you think of Black Friday deals? Star Wars toys? Smartphones? How about the GED® test? Since the GED exam became the property of GED Testing Service, a joint venture between the American Council on Education and for-profit test-maker Pearson, the test has undergone a branding …
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December 10, 2015
Seeds of Literacy’s Executive Director Bonnie Entler and student Cristaly Martinez were guests on Kaleidoscope, a program that spotlights people making a difference in Northeast Ohio, to talk about the value of the adult education that Seeds of Literacy provides. Hosted by Cleveland TV legend Leon Bibb, the segment included …
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December 07, 2015
It’s not always easy for adults to make it into the classroom. These online resources are great for adult learners to practice their computer skills and keep up with their lessons, both in and out of the classroom. Khan Academy – khanacademy.org Khan Academy is a great website that …
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November 23, 2015
Batman and Robin? Please. Real-life heroes work a little differently, and Seeds of Literacy has its own dynamic duo in Eric and Amy Melendez, a brother-sister team who draw on their shared love of learning to attend classes at Seeds nearly every day. They are smart and driven, with the …
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November 20, 2015
Seeds of Literacy is featured in the newest Pacific Standard, an online and print magazine known for its journalism on cultural issues, as part of in-depth article on the GED and its current purpose. In “Making the Case for a Good Enough Diploma,” journalist Dan McGraw argues that the current …
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November 16, 2015
It’s no surprise that working with an adult learner is different than working with a youth learner. Being at different stages of life means that they have different experiences to draw from and different expectations for their learning. As an adult literacy organization, we train our volunteers on the differences …
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November 11, 2015
While the GED is now a well-known alternative for those who didn’t finish high school, few people know the origins of the test, and whom it was meant to help when first created. When the United States entered into World War II, many young men felt it was their duty …
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November 09, 2015
(Or, What Taylor Swift Can Teach Us about Adult Education) Everyone knows that the comments sections of an online article is where you go if you want your soul to die a little. For articles on adult basic education, and the GED in particular, a certain brand of nastiness …
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October 30, 2015
Seeds of Literacy’s Executive Director Bonnie Entler joined 90.3 WCPN’s The Sound of Ideas earlier this week as part of a discussion on how well the GED exam prepares people for college and career. The episode, titled “Is the GED Still Relevant?”, featured as its primary contributors economists John Eric …
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