Seeds of Literacy

was first celebrated in 1967. It was declared by with the knowledge that literacy plays a central role in mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace -- strengthening community ties and respect for each other's cultures and histories.
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Celebrate with us and our partners, including The Literacy Cooperative & Cleveland Kids' Book Bank.

📚 It's *Buy a Book Day,* and yes, we're telling you to treat yourself! 😉 Some of our favorite stores? Appletree Books on Coventry in Cleveland and Loganberry Books in Shaker Heights.

Check it out! Our new friends at Plexus gave us a shout-out! 🏳️‍🌈
Education is for EVERYONE.

Plexus is excited to welcome Seeds of Literacy as a new member! Seeds of Literacy is a non-profit that offers free basic education and GED® and HiSET® preparation to adults in the Cleveland area. Learn how to enroll, volunteer, or donate to break the cycle of illiteracy and poverty.

Learn more about them here:
https://seedsofliteracy.org/

Often, students enroll at Seeds with only 1 section of the left: Math. Fortunately, not everyone hates numbers. We have tutors that PREFER tutoring math. With the right instruction, you can learn to love Math, too (or at least learn enough to pass the test.) Enroll in our FREE program: https://buff.ly/3zZtR6k

Happy Labor Day! Put down the drill. Walk away from the jobsite. Close your laptop. Put down the mop. Today, we pay tribute to the sweat, ingenuity, & good old-fashioned elbow grease that built the very foundations of our society. Rest, recharge, and know that your work matters.

Seeds is CLOSED today.

Not tutoring tomorrow. Seeds is CLOSED for Labor Day.

✉️ Happy World Letter Writing Day! 🖋️ Pick up a pen (no, it doesn’t have to be a quill), dust off your stationery, and write a letter. Letters aren’t just snail mail, they are also powerful tools to boost adult literacy. Every word written strengthens reading and writing skills.! 📚 ✏️

The Seeds program is ongoing. Because you’re learning at your own speed, and each student has a different amount of time to study, there is no end date. You can stay in our program for as long as you need, whether it’s 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years. Need your by a certain date? If you have a goal, tell the tutors and staff so they can help you create a study plan that makes your goal possible. Enroll in our FREE program: https://buff.ly/3WqVAV1

✏️ If you're an adult who never finished high school, Seeds can help you earn your ...for FREE. Complete the registration at https://buff.ly/4fTGrVc & attend any orientation to get started.
📚 Do you want to changes lives by becoming a volunteer tutor at Seeds of Literacy? Training provided! Sign up https://buff.ly/4fTGwZ0

🎉 For 17 years, Chris has been a constant presence at Seeds -- in fact, the longest consecutive tenure other than our President! His passion and skills helped see him through the many changes at Seeds, including a GED change, a recession (or two), a global pandemic, and so much more. When he started as a coordinator, he would haul crates of curriculum from one church basement to the next, helping students all over Cleveland. He helped consolidate Seeds into a single classroom at W 25th, and then in 2016, helped establish Seeds East. Join us in thanking Chris for his continued service. Cheers to 17 years today! 🎊

: Education is the difference between dreaming and doing. Make a real difference!
📚 Become an adult education tutor today: https://buff.ly/3SvpINS
✏️ Be a student: https://buff.ly/3YtOW30
💳 Support Adult Education: https://buff.ly/3yxeYYu

- Two students. Two sides of town. Both just 3 points from passing . Read more about Danyale and Lenora in this Student Spotlight: https://buff.ly/3MffAoX

This is Intern Erika. She spent the summer at Seeds writing staff bios, interviewing Student Ambassadors and writing feature profiles about them, creating dozens of TikToks for our previously neglected channel, and working at our brunch fundraiser.
We really wanted to keep her...but Oberlin College insisted on her return to school. Happy Senior Year, Erika! Thank you for everything!

It's Back to School season!... But it's not just for kids.
✏️ If you're an adult who never finished high school, Seeds can help you earn your ...for FREE. Complete the registration at https://buff.ly/3Ykt0aB & attend any orientation to get started.
📚 Do you want to changes lives by becoming a volunteer tutor at Seeds of Literacy? Training provided! Sign up https://buff.ly/4djZUwf

Our Director of Student Success Kara is PRESENTING!

🙌 They’re back! Join our trusted Teacher Training Plus presenters for another enlightening year of leading-edge presentations to meet the instructional needs of the adult education field. Learn more and register: https://hubs.la/Q02KYk2r0

: “I coulda gone to law school”, “I coulda learned a trade”…life is full of “could haves” and “should haves”, but it’s never to late too be what you might have been. The first step is getting your . Enroll in our FREE one-to-one tutoring program today https://buff.ly/46r8WoQ

📚 Become an adult education tutor today: https://buff.ly/46qAR8D
✏️ Be a student: https://buff.ly/3LIN0MC
💳 Support Adult Education: https://buff.ly/4c9oWNN

A lot of our students work during the day, too. Our biggest need for volunteer tutors is actually in the evenings, in our Virtual Classroom. Head home after work, grab some dinner, and log on to start changing lives. Sign up to be a at https://buff.ly/3LNerVq

There’s no reason to be embarrassed about doing something to improve your life. Plus, the is recognized as the equivalent to a diploma by employers. Still concerned? No worries, we don’t share your information with anyone without your consent. Enroll in our FREE program: https://buff.ly/3LOpvSi

It's Back to School season!... But it's not just for kids.
✏️ If you're an adult who never finished high school, Seeds can help you earn your ...for FREE. Complete the registration at https://buff.ly/4d23CL9 & attend any orientation to get started.
📚 Do you want to changes lives by becoming a volunteer tutor at Seeds of Literacy? Training provided! Sign up https://buff.ly/4cZfn52

: You have to get started to succeed. Give yourself that extra push forward and finish your . Enroll in our FREE one-to-one tutoring program! We welcome new students each week.
✏️ Be a student: https://buff.ly/46r8FSQ
📚 Become an adult education tutor today: https://buff.ly/3WkSUrW
💳 Support Adult Education: https://buff.ly/3A3JqtQ

You don't have to be a career education to be an incredible tutor! In fact, most of our volunteer tutors don't have a background in education. They come from all walks of life....florists, realtors, medical professionals, judges, retirees, college students, and yes, we do have a few teachers too. Seeds provides comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to help you succeed working with a student. Sign up: https://buff.ly/3YpV646

Like many adults at Seeds, Student Ambassador Carol recalls her childhood days in school as aggravating, saying she couldn't keep up. Teachers kept telling her to "look in the book", but what was IN the book didn't make sense to her. Now at Seeds, she has more confidence! Read on...https://buff.ly/4duv7gf

It's Back to School season!... But it's not just for kids.
✏️ If you're an adult who never finished high school, Seeds can help you earn your ...for FREE. Complete the registration at https://buff.ly/4fDC0hp & attend any orientation to get started.
📚 Do you want to changes lives by becoming a volunteer tutor at Seeds of Literacy? Training provided! Sign up https://buff.ly/3LL8hFf

: Tutoring is more than imparting knowledge; it's about sparking curiosity and guiding students to uncover their own insights.
📚 Become an adult education tutor today: https://buff.ly/46vwlFD
✏️ Be a student: https://buff.ly/4dlUAZe
💳 Support Adult Education: https://buff.ly/3WkSzWc

Life gets in the way of even the most dedicated students and tutors. That's why Seeds prides itself on flexibility for BOTH students and tutors! Tutor only the class sessions and days that work with YOUR schedule -- even if it's a different time or day each week. As a tutor, you'll change lives...including yours. Sign up: https://buff.ly/3LNdKvi

Seeds is nothing like any school you’ve tried before. We’re not like a traditional classroom. There’s no teacher up front teaching everyone the same thing at the same time and you don’t raise your hand to ask a question, because your tutor is sitting right next to you. You never have to worry about falling behind. Each student is working on a different lesson at a different speed. Enroll in our FREE program: https://buff.ly/3A7s3Zd

🎓 2023 Grad Patrick Stamper said his life changed the moment he enrolled at Seeds. Earning his GED opened a world of opportunity, taking his so far as Germany. Read more
https://buff.ly/3M5On8p

“I was just fed up with other GED classes that weren’t working,” said Cordine. A photograph online compelled her to give Seeds a try – and it worked. “Seeds was taking time with me and helping me learn. It was really scary, but they made it comfortable for me to keep showing up,” she said. “Seeds is the way.” 🎓
✏️ Be a Tutor: https://buff.ly/3zrUrEX
💳 Support Adult Education: https://buff.ly/4cCd1Zy
📚 Earn Your GED: buff.ly/4cn94I9

This just delighted us. Had to share!

"At only 4' 8" tall, Simone Biles' jump clears more than 7 ft of air. Or, in library terms, she could jump over roughly 65 James Patterson books. 🤸‍♀️ 📚 😆"

At only 4' 8" tall, Simone Biles' jump clears more than 7 ft of air. Or, in library terms, she could jump over roughly 65 James Patterson books. 🤸‍♀️ 📚 😆

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