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.

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").

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.”

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.

As the dropout rate in Calornia has risen to 1 in 4, the solution is is nothing new.

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.

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.

News and video clips about the John Corcoran Foundation and literacy. John's appearance on the Oprah Winrey Show, Fox 6 News and more.

Happy International Literacy Day!

The true story of a high school teacher who triumphed over his illiteracy and learned to read at age 48.

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.

John Corcoran strongly advocates the philosophy that the best way to prevent adult illiteracy is to teach more youngsters to read.

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.

Teaching children and adults of all ages to read is an investment in America's future.

Teachers must be properly trained and must insist on zero tolerance for illiteracy in our schools, in our workplaces and in our communities.

Research-based reading strategies can build a foundation for reading success in students of all ages.

How poverty, undiagnosed learning disabilities, and the education system are to blame for more children becoming illiterate.

John Corcoran graduated from college and taught high school for 17 years without being able to read, write or spell.