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Family And Books Wraps Up A Successful Summer Program

August 31, 2009 Contributor

The Family and Books project was a winner for both the children and parents. Preschoolers through first graders and their families attended the sessions in Oswego, Fulton and Pulaski. “The summer program was a great way for parents and children to spend some quality time together as well as getting the children prepared for the upcoming school year “ stated Chena Tucker, the Americorp member and FAB coordinator. […]

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Local Support Helps Bring ‘Teacher Who Couldn’t Read’ To Celebrate Literacy Volunteers’ 25th Anniversary

August 26, 2009 Contributor

Shown is renowned author and national literacy advocate, John Corcoran, who will be the keynote speaker at Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County’s (LVOC) 25th Anniversary Celebration. The event will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the American Foundry, Oswego. For more information, contact the LVOC office at 342-8839 or visit www.lvoswego.org. Corcoran graduated from college, was a high school teacher for seventeen years, and developed over $50 million in real estate, all while masking his inability to read. Corcoran is the author of “The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read” and “The Bridge to Literacy,” as well as the founder of the John Corcoran Foundation, whose goal is to raise awareness about the importance of literacy. […]