The most amazing thing happened this morning.  The student no one else wanted and was on his way out of the building, most likely to jail, asked me why my TA was upset.  I told him what had happened and he was immediately empathetic and walked over and gave her a hug showing great compassion.  He asked her i she was alright and then, asked her if she wanted to do something she and I ask our kids when they are upset.  "Do you want to take a walk..."

The mood lightened immediately and the results of the hard work paid off...he get's it!  I love being a teacher, there is no better profession in the world...period.