Connecticut teen sues former school after graduating unable to read, write
- Aleysha Ortiz, a Connecticut college student, is suing the Hartford Board of Education and the city of Hartford for negligence after graduating unable to read or write.
- Ortiz claims she graduated from Hartford Public Schools with honors but lacks basic literacy skills.
- The lawsuit states that the school district acknowledged Ortiz's learning challenges, which were not properly addressed.
- Hartford Public Schools emphasized their commitment to meeting diverse student needs but cannot discuss ongoing legal matters.
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Honors Student Sues After Graduating Without Being Able to Read
Despite graduating from high school with “honors” and being accepted into the University of Connecticut on a scholarship, 19-year-old government-school victim Aleysha Ortiz cannot read or write. At all. Literally. And she’s hardly alone. Now, with help from an attorney, Ortiz is suing the city and the school board. And the national media is paying attention. Ortiz moved to Hartford, Connecticut, from Puerto Rico as a young child and entered the …


Honors Student Sues After Graduating Without Being Able To Read
Even though Aleysha Ortiz graduated from public school with “honors” and got a scholarship to the University of Connecticut, she is illiterate. Literally. Her story is just the tip of the iceberg. Despite graduating from high school with “honors” and being accepted into the University of Connecticut on a scholarship, 19-year-old government-school victim Aleysha Ortiz …
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