Blog : Educators & Tutors


The Literary Legacy of Star Wars

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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BW Yellow Jackets Donate to Seeds

Three students from Baldwin Wallace  (left to right: Hayat Lachheb, Lindsey Alfonsi, and Hailey Banville) participated in the BW Jacket Philanthropy Program.  As part of the program they volunteered for Seeds for one semester.  During that semester they provided revisions to a Health Literacy Assessment that is designed to help
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Bonnie Entler Named Social Impact Woman to Watch

For years, Nonprofit HR has proudly recognized women across North America who have made significant contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises, and the communities they serve. This year they called on their expanded community to help identify and recognize outstanding women who accomplish the seemingly impossible against all odds.
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Tutor Spotlight: Author & Tutor Tricia Springstubb

As a writer of children’s and young adult literature, Tricia Springstubb carries a pen and notebook with her always, ready if inspiration strikes. It’s served her well – she’s published nearly 20 books, and her most recent sold more than 100,000 copies! As an author, she’s a frequent speaker at
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Tutor Tips from Dr. Carmine Stewart

Tutor Tips: The KWL Graphic Organizer

**This tip originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of Tutor News from Dr. Carmine Stewart, VP Programming** One good way to start any tutoring session is by asking the student, “What do you already know about this topic?” This gives you: If the student is able to tell you a
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Tutor Spotlight: Lynne & John Brenner: The In-Laws

Word of Mouth is the #1 recruitment source for students and quite often, for tutors too. Lynne recruited her brother-in-law to work in the Virtual Classroom. LYNNE MEILLEUR-BRENNER joined Seeds in 2018, not knowing what to expect, but ready to make a difference. She signed up for tutor training after
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[OP-ED] American History Shaped by History of Black Americans

~ 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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Tutor Tips from Dr. Carmine Stewart

Tutor Tips: Math Formulas for GED Testing

**This tip originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of Tutor News from Dr. Carmine Stewart, VP Programming** Did you know that students are allowed to use the math formula sheet for one portion of the GED math test?  This formula sheet provides a list of the formulas that students will
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Seeds an “Outstanding Program that Puts Students First” ~ ProLiteracy

This article originally appeared on ProLiteracy’s website Laura McLoughlin on January 05, 2023 in Stories from the Field Like a proud parent, when we see our member programs going above and beyond to find innovative ways to serve students, we want to tell the world.  Over the past few years, as programs were challenged at every
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