Fair Doesn't Mean the Same
Oct 21, 2026Click the play bar below to listen to this episode:
Show Notes:
Does being consistent mean treating every student exactly the same? In Part 6 of the Impossible Standards series, Dr. Lori explains how teachers can maintain clear classroom expectations while providing individual students with the support they need.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why consistency means stable expectations and reliable follow-through, not identical treatment
• How to separate the expectation from the flexible support a student needs
• A simple Band-Aid lesson to help elementary students understand fairness
• What to say when students ask, “How come they get to?”
Supporting students differently doesn’t mean lowering your expectations. Dr. Lori shares how to provide appropriate support while keeping students accountable for participating, putting forth effort, and completing the work expected of them.
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