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One Gifted Teacher, One Willing Student: 'I Can READ'

KCUR
Published March 19, 2009 at 4:20 AM CDT
Alferd Williams, 71, clutches one more gift book at school where he is a third grade student.
kcur photo by dan verbeck
Alferd Williams, 71, clutches one more gift book at school where he is a third grade student.

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St. Joseph, Mo. – Extended Audio:

Listen to Alferd Williams having an extended conversation with KCUR's Dan Verbeck about his challenges and joy.

Listen to teacher Alesia Hamilton talk further about their joint venture in learning.

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