December 12, 2018
On Thursday, November 29, FreshWater Cleveland distributed an article titled “2 out of 3 Clevelanders are functionally illiterate. So what are we doing about it?” Some readers called the headline sensationalized, but at Seeds, we call it FACT. “Here in Cleveland, 66 percent of the city’s adults are functionally illiterate. …
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December 07, 2018
People who have visited Seeds, talked with our students and tutors, and have seen the results of our program always ask us: How Can I Help? And the simplest answer is: (1) Donate (2) Volunteer (3) Attend an Event (4) Tell Others But if you’re looking for REALLY SPECIFIC ways you can help support …
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November 27, 2018
On Friday, November 9, Seeds of Literacy launched a new signature event, Thrive! Thrive!, a weekday luncheon, congratulated both student success and stakeholder impact, all while recognizing the first recipient of the Cultivator Impact Award: William “Bill” Litzler. “For seventeen years, our Sowing Seeds of Hope brunch and auction served …
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October 30, 2018
Autumn brings many pleasures: the smell of falling leaves, the delicious taste of pumpkin spice, the sound of giddy trick-or-treaters. But my favorite thing is probably the kind of book it inspires. Some people look to Stephen King for scares, but I recommend trying something a little bit different this …
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October 26, 2018
~ Scroll Down to Watch the Segment ~ Maria Rodriguez, a 2012 graduate of Seeds of Literacy, appeared on TV 20’s Healthy Cleveland with Leah Haslage. Executive Director Bonnie Entler appeared with her. Before Maria had her daughter, she went to her doctor for a regular physical. The doctor told …
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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
On Monday, August 27, Seeds Executive Director Bonnie Entler and 2018 Grad David Miller appeared on WKYC’s Live on Lakeside. In celebration of National Literacy Month (September), the pair discussed the Seeds program, Dave’s journey to earn his GED, Seeds recent loss of funding, and upcoming events viewers can attend. …
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August 01, 2018
The State of Ohio STOPPED FUNDING Seeds of Literacy as of July 1, 2018 — reducing the organization’s operating budget by a staggering 14%. Since 2014, Seeds has received State funding through the ASPIRE program, administered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. This funding partially supported Seeds East, located …
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July 05, 2018
Detroit, Michigan In a 40-page statement, federal judge Stephen Murphy III wrote that the state is not obligated to provide a minimal level of education by which students can obtain the ability to learn how to read. His ruling was in response to a suit filed on behalf of students …
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