`Illiterate' boy takes on state

Agence France Press:

A 15-year-old Australian boy is suing the government after allegedly being left illiterate and innumerate despite being taught at a state-run school, officials confirmed yesterday.

The Victoria state education department said it was defending the claim made by the boy from Melbourne.

Lawyers for the student reportedly told the Federal Court that the state government promises a "world-class" education for students, but the boy had been severely bullied at school and left illiterate and innumerate.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at March 9, 2011 1:09 AM
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