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Uniforms in Classrooms
Benefits and Concerns
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingtyrone/2196405989/ Author: kingtyrone
For Example: Regina High School
White polo with “Regina” embroidered in royal blue on left
Plaid skirt with tartan pattern assigned to one’s class
White, navy blue, gray, or socks or knee highs
Saddle Shoes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_a_hernandez/3320973033/Author: Paul A Hernandez
The 1990’s: A Uniforms Boost
President Clinton said during his 1996 State of the Union address:
"If it means teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require students to wear school uniforms.”
Uniforms Promote
Community
Equality
Learning before fashion
Discipline
School Security
Positive Results
Crime Rates 91%
School suspensions 90%
Sex offenses 96%
Incidents of vandalism 69%
Concerns
Freedom of expression
Restricts individuality
Costs of uniforms
Uniforms Today
States are hesitant to enforce uniforms
Small strides
Looking closer at the first amendment
The Supreme Court
http://www.flickr.com/photos/calista_wangtian/404905586/Author: Calista Wang
In Conclusion
Many pros and cons of uniforms
Schools are still adding rules to the dress codes or adopting uniforms altogether
From parochial schools to public schools
http://www.reginahs.com/traditions.htm
Sources
http://www.communityonline.com/local/educational/schools/uniforms/uniforms.htm
http://www.educationbug.org/a/public-school-uniform-statistics.html
http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=216956&format=html&autoreload=true