In a diverse elementary school, a supervisor asks teachers: 'What learning characteristics come to mind when you think of each student?' Which research-based rationale is addressed by this question?

• A. Committing to knowing each student socially and emotionally increases academic success
• B. Recognizing the ways in which students' unique profile of strengths and needs can influence academic success
• C. Maintaining high expectations for everyone in the classroom encourages students to reach academic standards for success
• D. Understanding each student's individual life experiences influences his or her academic success

Answer: (B)