http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/news.htm Literacy, reading and tutoring articles and books. The mission of the John Corcoran Foundation is the prevention and eradication of illiteracy in adults and children through reading, training and tutoring programs. Tavis Smiley of PBS Televsion, interviews John Corcoran, a national literacy advocate, and creator of a foundation, which helps tutor students http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/archive/200812/20081218.html Letter submitted by an anonymous writer. Describes the struggles and joys of being married to an illiterate for 55 years. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article16.htm USA Today article detailing the call to action for literacy efforts and reading programs. K-12 schools and universities must train principals and teachers — especially new teachers — in the most up-to-date, research-based reading instruction. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article14.htm Article in the New York Post which calls on President Obama to address the illiteracy problem in America's public schools. Learning to read through phonics. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article15.htm A visit with the Arkansas Association of Community and Adult Education and Arkansas Literacy Councils. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/johnsblog.htm News and video clips about the John Corcoran Foundation and literacy. John's appearance on the Oprah Winrey Show, Fox 6 News and more. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/videos.htm Radio interview with Dr. Robin Smith on Oprah and Friends. Listen to John's interview "Overcoming Illiteracy" (plus a follow-up show "Stop Hiding Secrets"). http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahandfriends/rsmith/20081027_oaf_rsmith Interview from the National Institute for Literacy, Catalyst with John Corcoran, a national literacy advocate. Two U.S. presidents tapped him to serve on the National Institute for Literacy’s Advisory Board. And he’s written two books. But 22 years ago, Corcoran lived a life of secrecy and shame. He was “illiterate.” http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article12.htm NPR radio interview with Michel Martin. In this "Behind Closed Doors" conversation – devoted to subjects that are hard to talk about, the things we often keep hidden – John Corcoran discusses his personal story and includes suggestions for combating illiteracy. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article11.htm As the dropout rate in California has risen to 1 in 4, the solution is is nothing new. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article10.htm Podcast interview on Think with Krys Boyd, KERA Radio. How important is the ability to read and write? We'll talk this hour with John Corcoran who graduated from high school and college and went on become a teacher - all while functionally illiterate. http://www.kera.org/radio/think/details.php The true story of a high school teacher who triumphed over his illiteracy and learned to read at age 48. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article7.htm The true story of John Corcoran - who graduated from college, taught high school for 17 years and made millions in real estate and land development. And he accomplished all that despite a hidden handicap: Corcoran was illiterate. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article4.htm John Corcoran strongly advocates the philosophy that the best way to prevent adult illiteracy is to teach more youngsters to read. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article3.htm The New Mexico Coalition for Literacy is recruiting volunteer tutors to help adults learn to read. The group organized a literacy event to raise awareness about New Mexico's high illiteracy rate. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article8.htm Newsweek article about millions of otherwise bright children that struggle with words, but recent brain research shows there's hope - If parents and teachers know what to look for. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article13.htm Teaching children and adults of all ages to read is an investment in America's future. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article1.htm Teachers must be properly trained and must insist on zero tolerance for illiteracy in our schools, in our workplaces and in our communities. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article2.htm Research-based reading strategies can build a foundation for reading success in students of all ages. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article5.htm How poverty, undiagnosed learning disabilities, and the education system are to blame for more children becoming illiterate. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article6.htm John Corcoran graduated from college and taught high school for 17 years without being able to read, write or spell. http://www.johncorcoranfoundation.com/article9.htm