May 02, 2023
Three students from Baldwin Wallace (left to right: Hayat Lachheb, Lindsey Alfonsi, and Hailey Banville) participated in the BW Jacket Philanthropy Program. As part of the program they volunteered for Seeds for one semester. During that semester they provided revisions to a Health Literacy Assessment that is designed to help …
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May 01, 2023
(Cleveland, 05-01-2023) In a message to stakeholders, Seeds of Literacy President & CEO Bonnie Entler announced a reduction of hours, eliminating the evening session at the organization’s Kinsman location (Seeds East). Thursday, May 11, 2023 will be the final evening tutoring class time. “We haven’t seen the demand for evening …
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April 24, 2023
Seeds of Literacy President & CEO Bonnie Entler has been named one of 2023’s Notables in Education Leadership by Crain’s. She was previously recognized by the publication, earning a spot on the 2019 Notable Women in Education list. ~ Republished from the Crain’s Announcement~ Education comes in different forms and …
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April 14, 2023
For years, Nonprofit HR has proudly recognized women across North America who have made significant contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises, and the communities they serve. This year they called on their expanded community to help identify and recognize outstanding women who accomplish the seemingly impossible against all odds. …
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April 02, 2023
As a writer of children’s and young adult literature, Tricia Springstubb carries a pen and notebook with her always, ready if inspiration strikes. It’s served her well – she’s published nearly 20 books, and her most recent sold more than 100,000 copies! As an author, she’s a frequent speaker at …
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March 19, 2023
**This tip originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of Tutor News from Dr. Carmine Stewart, VP Programming** One good way to start any tutoring session is by asking the student, “What do you already know about this topic?” This gives you: If the student is able to tell you a …
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March 12, 2023
Word of Mouth is the #1 recruitment source for students and quite often, for tutors too. Lynne recruited her brother-in-law to work in the Virtual Classroom. LYNNE MEILLEUR-BRENNER joined Seeds in 2018, not knowing what to expect, but ready to make a difference. She signed up for tutor training after …
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March 06, 2023
by Chris Richards ~ Most articles about Women’s History Month don’t mention warrior queens or landing on the moon, though this one does. Before we get to that, let me pose a question that I’ve been asked many times: What is history? The answer is not quite as straightforward as …
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March 02, 2023
“I know loss,” 2021 graduate Keeva Long said. “I buried babies. I grew up in public housing. I have a felony.” But she overcame, and wants others to know that they can overcome, too. If those challenges weren’t enough, Keeva was shot three times, an uninvolved bystander in a drive-by-shooting …
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February 21, 2023
~ Op-Ed by Chris Richards, Site Coordinator at Seeds of Literacy ~ In the United States, February is popularly designated as Black History Month. This yearly tradition dates back to 1970, when it was first celebrated at Ohio’s own Kent State University — and Ohioans should be incrediblY proud. Indeed, …
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