{
  "id": 20004489,
  "title": "How a picture book helped a troubled student find her way",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/how-a-picture-book-helped-a-troubled-student-find-her-way",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T15:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20261115/how-a-picture-book-helped-a-troubled-student-find-her-way"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jang Se-ra, a 23-year veteran elementary school teacher in Seoul, once held a cherished picture book during an interview for a behavioral intervention specialist teacher position. This book, called Try It Like Ji-woo!, proved to be transformative for a 13-year-old student named Ji-woo. Jang had personally taught Ji-woo in an inclusive classroom at Haneul Elementary School in Seoul's Mapo District the year before. This experience allowed Jang to witness firsthand the impact of behavioral intervention on both students and schools.\n\nJi-woo, who has autism spectrum disorder, would often travel between her inclusive classroom and the special education classroom, shouting loudly, sitting on the hallway floor, and crying. When Jang became Ji-woo's homeroom teacher, Ji-woo continued to exhibit similar behavior, such as throwing objects around. The picture book, written by Jang, featured Ji-woo as the main character and played a significant role in helping Ji-woo find her way through her challenges.",
  "summary": "At an interview for a Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education position as a behavioral intervention specialist teacher earlier this year, Jang Se-ra, a veteran elementary school teacher of 23 years, held a well-worn book in her hands. The book, titled \"Try It Like Ji-woo!,\" had helped bring about a remarkable transformation in just two to three months in a 13-year-old student, identified by the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jang Se-ra, veteran teacher, used picture book Try It Like Ji-woo!",
    "Ji-woo, 13-year-old with autism, exhibited disruptive behavior.",
    "Picture book helped Ji-woo manage challenges, transform her life."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}