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.

"This level of engagement reflects the urgency and seriousness of the identified issues and our commitment to ensuring that ...

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 graduated from Hartford Public High School without being able to read or write. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror Support trusted journalism in Connecticut.

Aleysha Ortiz sued her Connecticut school district for allegedly failing to address her learning disabilities. She was illiterate when she graduated, she said.

Aleysha Ortiz, who attends the University of Connecticut, is struggling to keep up with her peers. Born in Puerto Rico, Ortiz moved to the mainland United States at age 5.

Aleysha Ortiz spoke publicly last week for first time since The Connecticut Mirror's September story. During the public comment portion of a Hartford Board of Education meeting, she said, "I wish ...

Connecticut teen Aleysha Ortiz is suing her former school district, alleging that she graduated high school without being able to read and write. ... Aleysha Ortiz, 19, ...

Aleysha Ortiz claims she asked for educational resources and support for years, but that help never came. Instead, she said she graduated without being able to read or write.

Aleysha Ortiz claims she asked for educational resources and support for years, ... Ortiz moved from Puerto Rico to Connecticut, becoming a Hartford Public Schools student in the first grade.