May 22, 2017
By Margo Hudson, 2012 Seeds of Literacy GED® graduate and current volunteer tutor 1. Everyone starts somewhere. Tell yourself that everyone took that first step. You can, too. You are never too old. Remember that what you put into it is what you’ll get out of it. You’ll …
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September 29, 2016
You’ve decided to sign up for GED® classes. You might feel a little nervous about it, but you’re proud to take this first step for your education. What happens when you tell your friends and family? Hopefully they support you. Studying for the GED test can be tough. It can …
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August 08, 2016
By Cassie O’Shea Johnnie Shackelford describes his experience at Seeds of Literacy in one word: comfortable. He feels at ease in the classroom, with his fellow students, the staff, and volunteers. “They’ve got great tutors here. The people here are nice,” he says. The Seeds East location is also really …
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July 05, 2016
Seeds of Literacy congratulated GED® graduates and celebrated volunteers at its Graduation and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on June 29th. Held at the Centers for Families and Children’s Mandel Community Room on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, the location was the perfect spot between Seeds’ established west side location and ever-growing east …
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May 09, 2016
We’re happy to share that the writings of two Seeds of Literacy students were selected for inclusion in Beginnings XIX. Beginnings is the annual publication of writing from students in Ohio’s Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) programs. (Seeds of Literacy receives some ABLE funding.) Angela Williams and Karen Florence, …
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March 11, 2016
We are thrilled to share that Margo Hudson, a 2012 Seeds of Literacy grad, will be named the Adult Learner of the Year by the Commission on Adult Basic Education at their national convention on April 11th in Dallas! We first met Margo as a student, then knew her as …
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February 01, 2016
Cheila Dozier knows how difficult it is to kick the fears and insecurities of your past out of your future. After being held back a grade in elementary school, Cheila began to shut down. “I was so embarrassed,” she remembers. “I believe that was the end of everything.” Perhaps it …
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January 19, 2016
A common question we get from new students is how long it will take them before they’re ready to take the GED® test. “If I come to class a lot, can I have it in two weeks? A month?” Unfortunately, this unrealistic timeline is often echoed by workplaces or court …
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January 04, 2016
It’s the New Year, and that means lots of people are making resolutions for things they want to change or do better in the coming year. But resolutions can be easy to make, and unfortunately even easier to break. Whether you want to to call it a goal, an intention, …
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December 16, 2015
Put down your blaster and hold your calls from Jabba (yes, we’re nerds). We’ve got 10 Star Wars inspired tips to make sure the force is with you on your way to a GED® credential. 1. “Don’t get cocky.” – Han Solo Many people …
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