January 05, 2019
~ The Final Stage In the Writing Process: Editing ~ Congratulations! You’ve gone through three stages of the writing process: did some prewriting, wrote a draft, revised it by making major changes to the essay, and now you have a complete essay! Well, almost... Before you start celebrating, remember that …
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October 04, 2018
Some might call Courtney Schoch an adrenaline junkie: running with wild animals, piloting jets, traveling the world. Not to mention, she survived being a mom! She started a non profit, taught children and adults to read in third world countries, and overall, she leads a pretty impressive life. She’s also …
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September 02, 2018
by Scott Andrew Schulz, Ph.D. When I first visited Seeds of Literacy last year, I was impressed by the character of the students receiving education and support in hopes of earning a high school equivalency (HSE). No one forced them to attend tutoring sessions. Yet there they were, some twice …
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August 27, 2018
“Test taking is a learned skill,” explained Chris Richards, site coordinator at Seeds West. “It’s very different than subject knowledge or intelligence. It’s a way of thinking that needs to be learned. And like any skill, it can only be learned with practice and patience.” Without this skill, Test Taking …
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August 20, 2018
On Friday, August 17, Seeds of Literacy was showcased on the PlayaT Show Hollywood in Da Hood, hosted by Terry “PlayaT” Crumpton. For nearly 13 years, PlayaT has live streamed his show on YouTube, a mix of thought-provoking interviews and local musical acts. Joined by Seeds Executive Director Bonnie Entler …
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August 08, 2018
Thinking about earning your high school equivalency? Writing in 3-ring binders, having permanent ink smudged all over your paper, and using scissors all add up to bad childhood memories for left-handed adults. If you are a lefty who hated school because you couldn’t comfortably work at those awkward right-sided desks, …
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July 23, 2018
“I didn’t want to make a career out of earning my GED,” said 2018 graduate David Miller. “So I made it my job.” Setting Up for Success Getting pumped to go back and earn a high school equivalency wasn’t easy. He’d tried it twice before but never finished. Dave knew …
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July 06, 2018
~ The Third Step In the Writing Process: Revision ~ I started this blog about two weeks ago, writing down all my ideas and just getting words on the page. About a day later, I came back to it and tried to turn my ideas into complete sentences and flowing …
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April 30, 2018
Seeds is not like a regular classroom. Think back to the last school you were in. Small desks. Uncomfortable chairs. A chalkboard or dry erase board. And of course, don’t forget a single teacher at the front of the room. Maybe you liked the teacher — but probably didn’t — …
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March 15, 2018
By Chris Richards (Fun video included, keep reading) Few puns are as delicious as Pi Day. At Seeds of Literacy, March 14 (perhaps better written as 3/14) is a special day, and not just because it’s Albert Einstein’s birthday. Seeds of Literacy’s students are all adults. Many have been out …
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