Thirteen-year-old Levent goes to an Indianapolis middle school that's been celebrated for its test scores – but he's behind academically. His mother, Shania, believes that's because of how often he's been disciplined and suspended.

Levent has ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which his school, Paramount Englewood, has documented as a disability. School records show he has been disciplined for misbehavior like repeatedly disrespecting teachers and for leaving campus during the school day, raising safety concerns; he's been suspended for fighting, for "not following school rules" when he was already in trouble and for "horseplaying (fighting) in the restroom."

NPR is referring to both Levent and Shania, as well as the other student and parent in this story, by their midd

See Full Page