The Connecticut State Department of Education is intensifying its support of Public Schools after a review found that the systemic issues are ” impacting HPS’ ability to provide special education ...

Aleysha Ortiz is 19 years old and in her freshman year at the University of Connecticut. She graduated last year from a public high school in Hartford – even though she can’t read or write.

In her complaint, Aleysha Ortiz, 19, alleges she was bullied, harassed and/or neglected by staff in the school district, including her special education case manager.

Aleysha Ortiz said she was never taught to read or write — despite attending schools in Hartford since she was 6. Here's what to know. Get Connecticut public policy news at your fingertips.

Aleysha Ortiz was a high school sophomore when she received her first “A” on an assignment, a story she submitted for English class. She’ll never forget it. “Before, I would just trace an ...

Aleysha Ortiz was a high school sophomore when she received her first “A” on an assignment, a story she submitted for English ...

Aleysha Ortiz is suing the Hartford Board of Education, the City of Hartford and her special education case manager for negligence. Youtube/WTNH News8 “I decided, they [the school] had 12 years ...

Aleysha Ortiz, 19, alleges she cannot read or write yet says she graduated with honors from Hartford Public High School in 2024. She has since filed a lawsuit against the Hartford Board of ...

Aleysha Ortiz is 19 years old and in her freshman year at the University of Connecticut. She graduated last year from a public high school in Hartford – even though she can’t read or write.

Original reporting by Jessika Harkay. Compiled by Kat Struhar. Aleysha Ortiz said she was never taught to read or write — despite attending schools in Hartford since she was 6. Ortiz, who came ...