June 26, 2018
Check out our photo essay from this year’s Graduation & Volunteer Appreciation Event, held June 20, 2018. It was our largest class to date, with 57 grads and more than 20 in attendance for the ceremony. Be sure to check out our blog about the event when you’re done! (Click …
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June 26, 2018
With Pomp and Circumstance The Class of 2018 was Seeds of Literacy’s largest, with an incredible 57 graduates – some of whom passed their final subject just hours before graduation! “You persevered through difficult packets, medical problems, and transportation issues. You dropped the kids off, left long shifts at work, …
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May 21, 2018
What happens with the renowned men’s chorus, The Singers’ Club of Cleveland, chooses to celebrate classic books and a love of reading for the final concert of their 125th season? They call Seeds of Literacy . . . and invite students to participate! Seeds students Valerie Taylor, Hilary Whiting, and …
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May 14, 2018
Rosemarie dropped out of school in the 10th grade and her mother’s education ended at 4th. She knew that if she wanted to break the cycle for her children, she had to make a change. “You need to believe in yourself,” she said. “If you don’t, who will?” Rosemarie knows …
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April 03, 2018
By Mark Yanochko Tutoring students at Seeds of Literacy has enriched my life, far beyond the satisfaction I receive from the work I do on Thursday mornings. Although helping students learn is the main reason I tutor, my experiences have included personal interactions that extend far beyond the lessons. When …
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February 23, 2018
For the last month, Seeds challenged its students, staff, and tutors to read 30 minutes a day. The goal? Form a new habit and discover that reading is something you enjoy doing. Throughout the month, students were encouraged to take free books from the Seeds shelves, read newspapers and magazines, …
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February 22, 2018
Following the success of World Read Aloud Day (Feb. 1), students at Seeds East were eager to stay after their tutoring time to recite poetry in honor of Valentine’s Day. “I was thrilled they were willing try something like this again,” said Site Coordinator Kara Krawiec. “Poetry can sometimes be …
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February 02, 2018
Each year, on World Read Aloud Day, people around the globe read together and share stories to advocate for literacy as human right that belongs to all people. On February 1, Seeds East celebrated WRAD by reading a selection of poems and a short speech. After morning class, students, tutors, …
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December 05, 2017
~ Sleeping On It vs. Cramming ~ The night before you take your GED, TASC or HiSet, it’s tempting to stay up and “cram” as much information as possible. It may even seem like the best use of your time in a world where every second counts. But is that …
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August 31, 2017
“Coming to Seeds reminded me that all things are possible,” shares Seeds of Literacy GED® graduate, James McKelton. “Here I was, 54, a grandfather, and I realized that I still hadn’t finished school.” James is bright. He was a studious high school freshman who also excelled on the football field. …
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