June 08, 2023
Why does Seeds of Literacy need my social security number for registration? It’s a good question, and one we hear a lot. But if you’ve ever signed up for a driver’s license, applied for government assistance, or required a marriage certificate, being asked for your social security numbers should come …
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May 04, 2023
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away… It’s one of the most famous movie openings of all time. For many fans it may seem like just another part of a cinematic spectacle. However, this opening is really just another way of saying “Once Upon a Time…” like …
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March 06, 2023
by Chris Richards ~ Most articles about Women’s History Month don’t mention warrior queens or landing on the moon, though this one does. Before we get to that, let me pose a question that I’ve been asked many times: What is history? The answer is not quite as straightforward as …
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March 02, 2023
“I know loss,” 2021 graduate Keeva Long said. “I buried babies. I grew up in public housing. I have a felony.” But she overcame, and wants others to know that they can overcome, too. If those challenges weren’t enough, Keeva was shot three times, an uninvolved bystander in a drive-by-shooting …
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February 21, 2023
~ Op-Ed by Chris Richards, Site Coordinator at Seeds of Literacy ~ In the United States, February is popularly designated as Black History Month. This yearly tradition dates back to 1970, when it was first celebrated at Ohio’s own Kent State University — and Ohioans should be incrediblY proud. Indeed, …
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November 01, 2022
What does Seeds of Literacy have to do with what’s commonly known as “The End of the World” in Antarctica? The answer to that question originates four years ago. The Perfect Partnership Margo Hudson (grad, tutor, ambassador, award-winner) works in the United Club at the airport. For the talkative woman …
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October 01, 2022
“My children can learn the address and we won’t ever have to move again. No sharing backyards, or driveways. This is OUR home,” said Ashley Wilson. She moved into the newly-renovated, two-story, three-bedroom home —her very first single-family home— in August 2022. “My favorite room in the house is the …
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July 11, 2022
How long do I need to study for Math? Is 3 months realistic to finish my GED? I signed up for my test in 6 weeks. Is that enough time to study? We hear questions like these all the time. We even hear more specific versions, such as: I’ve been …
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July 06, 2022
[PRESS RELEASE] Cleveland, OH (7-6-2022, revised 5-1-2023) – Seeds of Literacy (Seeds), the FREE one-to-one basic education and GED tutoring program for adults, has made changes to the Orientation process for new students in Northeast Ohio. For 25 years, Seeds has offered educational services to adult learners in the Greater Cleveland area. The …
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July 01, 2022
[originally published June 7, 2018. Revised for 2023 on 5/1] Registration. Orientation. Enrollment. These are all words that describe the process for joining our FREE tutoring program for the high school equivalency (GED® or HiSET®), or basic adult education. WHERE do I Register / Enroll? Online Students In-Person Students To …
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