Onlee N Amerika

I have had my share of run-ins with the public school system, and I am aware of the incompetency that is found within its teacher's lounges, but this is amazing.
Only in America could something this asinine happen for so many years without notice.


Retired teacher reveals he was illiterate until age 48

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- John Corcoran graduated from college and taught high school for 17 years without being able to read, write or spell.Corcoran's life of secrecy started at a young age. He said his teachers moved him up from grade to grade. Often placed in what he calls the "dumb row," the images of his tribulations in the classroom are still vividly clear.
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