March 02, 2026
When Yocheved first introduces herself, she does so with a smile and a caveat. “Most people call me Yo,” she says. “Depends where you met me in life.” And Yo has lived a lot of life. At 35, she arrives at Seeds of Literacy with an energy that’s equal parts …
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October 16, 2025
Jonni Murphy lights up the Seeds classroom. “Everybody likes seeing me when I come in,” they say. “I’ve made a couple of friends here—namely Denise, one of the Student Ambassadors. On my first day, she mistook me for a tutor, and now she gives me a big hug every time …
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July 18, 2025
Haunted by a Childhood Memory At nearly 59 years old, Melissa Hill-Nance still hears the voice of her third-grade teacher—negativity haunting her for decades. “I clearly remember I was in a pretty little ruffle dress, had my hair with ribbons,” she says. “That day, we had to write about what …
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July 13, 2025
Imagine fleeing your home as a child because of civil war—only to have to flee again, and again. That’s the story of Zainab, a Seeds of Literacy graduate whose path to success was shaped by loss, resilience, and unwavering determination. A Childhood Marked by Conflict Born in Iraq, Zainab was …
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May 12, 2025
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This article originally appeared in Cleveland Jewish News in May 2025. SILVER LININGS: LENNY HOROWITZ For Cleveland Heights resident Leonard Horowitz, helping his community is in his blood – or rather, his blood helps his community. Horowitz regularly donates blood every eight weeks along side working with Seeds of Literacy …
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March 11, 2025
“This award belongs to everyone,” tutor Dean Knauss told a busy class on March 11. “Without all of you, I wouldn’t be standing here now.” Just three days earlier, Dean received the ServeOhio Award from the Ohio Commission on Service and Volunteerism at a ceremony and luncheon in Columbus. This …
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January 03, 2025
When you volunteer as a GED Tutor at Seeds of Literacy, you can earn service learning credits AND build your resume with volunteer experience. We know what you’re thinking…. Me? Be a Tutor? Well…I would…but…. What’s in it for me? Here’s the deal: not only is this a great boost …
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December 10, 2024
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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December 06, 2024
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In this installment of our Have You Heard video series, Assistant Director of Programming Chris Richards discusses Pearl Harbor. Watch the video or read the transcript below. A day which will live in infamy! That is what then-president Franklin Roosevelt said to describe December 7, 1941, when America was shocked …
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November 21, 2024
~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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