For students labeled 'emotionally disturbed,' separation can lead to isolation

Laurie SternNPR NewsUpdated Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM

Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others. (Image credit: Yasmin Yassin for NPR)

Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others.

(Image credit: Yasmin Yassin for NPR)

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For students labeled 'emotionally disturbed,' separation can lead to isolationNPR News · Laurie Stern · Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
Why emotional disturbance, a special ed category, is a double-edged sword for studentsNPR News · Laurie Stern · Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 AM

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