The document discusses illiteracy in society and focuses on John Corcoran's experience with illiteracy. As a child, Corcoran struggled in school and was placed in a class for struggling readers. He used his athletic abilities to hide his illiteracy. Despite this challenge, Corcoran graduated college and taught high school history for 17 years, though he did not learn to read until age 48. The document also provides statistics on literacy rates among Florida students and proposes five plans of action to address illiteracy.

1. Illiteracy in Society Tom Jones