October 01, 2022
“My children can learn the address and we won’t ever have to move again. No sharing backyards, or driveways. This is OUR home,” said Ashley Wilson. She moved into the newly-renovated, two-story, three-bedroom home —her very first single-family home— in August 2022. “My favorite room in the house is the …
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September 07, 2022
As Seeds President Bonnie Entler gives new employees the welcome tour, she introduces coworkers with a little background information, such as “one of the long-time staffers” or “new, just like you!” But now there’s a growing category of employees — “The Boomerangs” also called “The Returned.” These are the staff …
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September 02, 2022
Our friends at Channel 5 took a trip to Seeds East to speak with students, tutors, and staff about literacy. This story was originally published by news5cleveland.com, airing August 31, 2022 By: Catherine Ross, WEWS Reporter CLEVELAND — In her late 60s, an experience in the church led Barbara Driscoll to a new …
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September 01, 2022
1997 was an eventful year. In the United States, it began with Bill Clinton being sworn in for his second term, with Madeline Albright becoming the first woman to serve as Secretary of State. In the skies overhead, the Hale-Bopp Comet lit up the night skies. Culturally, there were many …
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August 29, 2022
This tip originally appeared in the July 2022 issue of Tutor News from Dr. Carmine Stewart, VP Programming Fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and expression. If a student is not able to read fluently they will most likely struggle with comprehension. You can tell that a …
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August 24, 2022
Cleveland, OH, August 25, 2022 — This year, Seeds of Literacy (Seeds), an award-winning adult literacy organization, celebrates 25 years of empowering adults to thrive in our community. Seeds offers free, one-to-one tutoring in basic education and high school equivalency preparation (GED®/HiSET®) to adult learners in Northeast Ohio and beyond. …
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July 11, 2022
How long do I need to study for Math? Is 3 months realistic to finish my GED? I signed up for my test in 6 weeks. Is that enough time to study? We hear questions like these all the time. We even hear more specific versions, such as: I’ve been …
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July 06, 2022
[PRESS RELEASE] Cleveland, OH (7-6-2022, revised 5-1-2023) – Seeds of Literacy (Seeds), the FREE one-to-one basic education and GED tutoring program for adults, has made changes to the Orientation process for new students in Northeast Ohio. For 25 years, Seeds has offered educational services to adult learners in the Greater Cleveland area. The …
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July 01, 2022
[originally published June 7, 2018. Revised for 2023 on 5/1] Registration. Orientation. Enrollment. These are all words that describe the process for joining our FREE tutoring program for the high school equivalency (GED® or HiSET®), or basic adult education. WHERE do I Register / Enroll? Online Students In-Person Students To …
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June 14, 2022
On June 9, The Music Box Supper Club provided a much needed escape on the water for the Seeds of Literacy Family. Two-hundred guests — including sponsors, long-time tutors, board and staff members, along with new friends —filled the concert hall overlooking Lake Erie. Tables were adorned with eclectic vases …
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