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[VIDEO] Seeds Staffer WINS 1st Ever National ProLiteracy Hero Award

~ UPDATED:  We Won!  ~  After being selected as a Top 10 Finalist by a panel of ProLiteracy Judges, KARA KRAWIEC, a site coordinator at Seeds of Literacy’s East side location, advanced through three rounds of public voting, becoming the FIRST EVER ProLiteracy Hero! Cheerful but modest by nature, Kara
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A Spooktacular Look at Gothic Fiction: 5 Perfect Halloween Reads

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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[VIDEO] Grad Shares Story of Illiteracy’s Impact On Health

~ 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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[VIDEO] WKYC’s Ana Garcia Visits Seeds

In September, Seeds of Literacy, with generous support from our friends at The Cleveland Foundation, held open houses at both locations. Students were encouraged to bring guests to show off their school and prove that it’s never too late to finish your education. The highly publicized event drew members of the
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[VIDEO] Seeds Celebrates National Literacy Month on WKYC

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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Seeds Talks Strength & Courage on PlayaT Show

On Friday, August 17, Seeds of Literacy was showcased on the PlayaT  Show Hollywood in Da Hood, hosted by Terry “PlayaT” Crumpton.  For nearly 13 years, PlayaT has live streamed his show on YouTube, a mix of thought-provoking interviews and local musical acts. Joined by Seeds Executive Director Bonnie Entler
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State of Ohio Stops Funding for Award-Winning Adult Literacy Program

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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Literacy Not a Fundamental Right, Rules Federal Judge

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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Graduation 2018 [PHOTO ESSAY]

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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Seeds Celebrates Largest Graduating GED Class

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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