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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February 19, 2018
If you didn’t finish high school, you can still demonstrate that you have the same skills and knowledge as a high school graduate through a test. This test is called a high school equivalency (HSE) credential. For many years, Ohio only offered the GED® exam, but in 2017, the Ohio …
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February 05, 2018
~ The First Stage of the Writing Process ~ Too often we assume that writing happens instantaneously and without much thought; however, the important thing to remember is that writing takes time. (And usually a lot of planning.) Prewriting is the first, and some say the most important, stage of …
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January 29, 2018
~Prompts From Public Domain~ I’m not a teacher but I’m surrounded by them — Smart, well-educated academics who truly care about ending adult illiteracy. They have a genuine love of learning, an incredible amount of patience, and are willing to share their knowledge with others. REASONING THROUGH READING AND LANGUAGE …
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January 22, 2018
~ And Ace the 30-Minute-A-Day Reading Challenge ~ Have you decided you’re up for the challenge? You may be looking forward to increasing your vocabulary, improving your critical thinking skills, and developing a source of relaxation. But if you aren’t already a regular reader, you may not know where to …
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January 15, 2018
~ 30-Minutes A Day Is All It Takes ~ Want to be successful on your GED® or HiSET® high school equivalency test? One of the best ways to do that is by becoming a “reader.” There’s no shortage of research that demonstrates readers have higher vocabularies and tend to be …
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