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Seeds of Literacy Hosts Info Sessions for Those Curious About Becoming Volunteers

Cleveland, OH (12/10/24) – Seeds of Literacy (Seeds), a leading provider of adult basic education and GED® preparation services, will host two informational sessions in January 2025 for individuals curious about becoming volunteer GED tutors. Event Details: Why Attend?“By hosting these informational sessions, we’re hoping to provide an engaging, no-pressure
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Defining Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Jargon Used In Adult Education

~Understanding the Adult Ed Alphabet Soup~ ~ Revised November 21, 2024. Originally posted November 8, 2017  ~ Most people have childhood memories of letter-shaped SpaghettiOs® or alphabet soup, quick, and inexpensive warm meals served by busy parents.  But as adults, the term “alphabet soup” takes on a far less nostalgic
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Trivia Time Triumphs Again: Fun and Fundraising

On November 14, 2024, Seeds of Literacy’s second in-person Trivia Time fundraiser brought the house down at Market Garden Brewery, smashing attendance and fundraising goals. “We sold out! It was standing room only,” said Kim Fetty, Seeds’ new Director of Development. “It was my first Seeds event, and it exceeded
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[NEWS] Seeds Sweeps Awards at Annual OAACE Conference

Pictured left to right: Chris Richards, Todd Seabrook, Alex Ippolito CLEVELAND, OHIO – October 2024 – At this year’s annual Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education (OAACE) conference and awards ceremony, held over two days in Columbus, Seeds of Literacy celebrated remarkable achievements, earning top awards in every category
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[NEWS] Inclusive Online Experience Toolbar Added By Seeds of Literacy

[2024-08-30] CLEVELAND – Seeds of Literacy now offers an inclusive online experience, ensuring that website visitors can access content and services without barriers. As part of a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Seeds has implemented Recite Me assistive technology on the website. This allows visitors to customize their digital experience
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[NEWS] The Land features adult ed efforts at Seeds of Literacy

This story originally published by The Land, July 18, 2024, by Michael Smith Empowering Cleveland: The Seeds of Literacy Story The City of Cleveland faces a significant economic challenge: adult illiteracy. Some 66 percent of adults living inside the city are functionally illiterate. In some neighborhoods in Cleveland that number
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[NEWS] Seeds of Literacy Receives $25,000 Spectrum Digital Education Grant

Originally published by FreshWater Cleveland July 09, 2024 Spectrum officials announced on Saturday, June 29 that it has awarded Seeds of Literacy a $25,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for expanding its virtual classroom.  Specializing in GED preparation, Seeds of Literacy provides free personalized education to empower adults with an easily accessible adult literacy program,
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[PHOTO RECAP] Botanical Brunch a Hit with Fundraiser Guests

On Saturday, June 15, more than 130 guests filled the Woodland Hall Garden Room at Cleveland’s Botanical Garden in University Circle for “Brunch Among the Blooms.” Sponsored in part by FirstEnergy, Carnegie Management & Development Corporation, and Huntington, the goal of the event was two-fold: Raise awareness about the problem
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Bonnie Entler Named One of Top 50 Women Leaders of Ohio 2024

[5/20/2024] Women We Admire recently announced Seeds President & CEO Bonnie Entler as a Top 50 Women Leaders of Ohio for 2024. The Women We Admire organization is one of the fastest-growing professional women’s networks, providing news and information on today’s female leadership in business, entertainment, sports, motherhood, medicine, law,
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