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19-Year-Old Sues Hartford Schools Over Literacy Failures

2/28/2025

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Aleysha Ortiz, a 19-year-old from Hartford, is taking a stand against the city and school board, suing for negligence after graduating high school unable to read or write. Diagnosed with dyslexia, she claims she was denied the essential support she needed. Republican lawmakers are rallying for accountability, spotlighting the urgent need for reform in the education system.

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Story summary

Aleysha Ortiz, a 19-year-old from Hartford, is taking a stand against the city and school board, suing for negligence after graduating high school unable to read or write. Diagnosed with dyslexia, she claims she was denied the essential support she needed. Republican lawmakers are rallying for accountability, spotlighting the urgent need for reform in the education system.