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Wednesday, 09.17.08

FIRST HOUR

Topic
The Importance of Literacy
Guest
John Corcoran
Description
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. He's in town to speak at tomorrow's Champions of Literacy Luncheon sponsored by Literacy Instruction For Texas.
Events/Appearances
John Corcoran will be the keynote speaker at the September 18 Champions of Literacy Luncheon. The luncheon, held from 12 noon to 1:30pm, will be at the Scottish Rite Library and Museum. For more information you can call 214-824-2000.
Publications/Recordings
"The Teacher Who Couldn't Read" (Kaplan, 1994, 2008)
Links
John Corcoran Foundation
Literacy Volunteer Organization
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