"Mrs. Hill established equity inside the classroom," the handbook reads. "She could have easily ignored the student's problem and still expected him to do well in her class. This may have eventually led to him shutting everyone out and not performing to his best capabilities. However, since she went out of her way to establish equity, that student now feels that someone sees potential in him and that if he really tries, he is able to perform at his best. This will stick with him for the rest of his life."