Lori Stern

I was trying to see if he felt responsible for any of the things that were going on at school.

And he'd always kind of shrug and say something like, I can't change the past, or school can't change who I am.

As for Mr. K, he does think schools could and should do more to include students with that EBD label.

And you know, Aisha, while teachers like Mr. K keep doing the best they can for their students, given the circumstances, there are a few places trying a different approach.

They're trying to get students with EBD back into the mainstream with the help of what are called wraparound services.

The idea is to address the many needs of these students and their families, from medical care to stable housing, so that students come to school less stressed and more able to focus on schoolwork.

No, that's right.

Walt's only option now is to get a diploma through that new school focused on life skills.

And he doesn't seem to be in a rush.

Walt isn't out of time.

He has until he's 22 to get that diploma.

And he's still in touch with Mr. K, who told me Walt will get back on track.

I want to believe that too.