Sumitra Ghate was excited for her children to attend the new Broad Ripple Middle School, where she had been involved in planning. However, after a few days, her children reported concerns about fights between students and teachers struggling to manage the classroom. Ghate felt the chaotic environment was affecting the quality of education, particularly for her sixth grader. The lack of communication from the school staff made it difficult for her to understand how the issues were being addressed, prompting her to explore other options outside the district.
