Pros and Cons of School Uniforms

13 Feb 14

ryan draper

22 May 13

Gillian Connors

take school seriously
fighting
tease
fashionable clothes
trendy clothes
gang problems
sensitive
uniforms help ease tensions
look nicer
appropriate clothing
individuality and self-expression are not determined by designer clothing
a bargain
last longer
a feeling of belonging
sing individu
Supre
ssing individuality is the most commonly cited objectio
Some students reject any rule
no credible evidenc

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Abrielle williams

We have worked with schools across the United States, and believe us, you are not the only person asking this question! The answers that we have heard from our customers are as varied as our customers are. The debate over school uniforms is complicated, so we've included highlights from both sides for you to consider:

13 May 13

Taejasvi Narayan

25 Apr 13

Kaylee McEwen

12 Mar 13

Ariana M

School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming far less expensive than many other clothes. Schools argue that schooluniforms are economical, especially compared to designerclothing, and parents agree given school uniform durability. They say school uniforms last longer because they are made for repeated wash and wear. Many schools capitalize on this by starting used school uniform stores or swap meets. Parents can get used school uniforms at discount prices, or just use them as hand-me-downs between siblings.

07 Mar 13

Brook F

Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.
Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students are terrible dressers.

04 Mar 13

Jordan W

Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.
Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection toschool uniforms. Educators argue that an academic program encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and self-expression, forcing students to conform.

16 Jan 13

Cheyenne Caldwell

Reduces Fighting and Violence:
Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes.
Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes. Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems report that school uniforms help ease tensions.
Distractions
Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly revealing.
Values
School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion fad.
Low Cost:
School uniforms are a bargain.
They are becoming far less expensive than many other clothes.
Schools argue that school uniforms are economical, especially compared to designer clothing, and parents agree given school uniform durability.
They say school uniforms last longer because they are made for repeated wash and wear. Many schools capitalize on this by starting used school uniform stores or swap meets. Parents can get used school uniforms at discount prices, or just use them as hand-me-downs between siblings
Individuality:
Educators argue that an academic program encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and self-expression, forcing students to conform.
Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection to school uniforms.
Causes Discipline Problems
Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of policing the students on a daily basis.

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28 Nov 12

Kiana Cross

Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.

29 Oct 12

Courtney Fuson

11 May 12

Sarah Howard

info on school uniforms

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09 May 12

Megan B

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29 Jan 12

Ambre Mendez

05 Jan 12

Colton Cannon

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Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.
Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes. Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes. Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems report that school uniforms help ease tensions.
School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion fad.
Some feel wearing a school uniform helps build school spirit. It instills a feeling of belonging. As the Beach Boys said, "Be true to your school." Schools report an increase in school pride.

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Andrea O'Brien

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11 Apr 11

Emma Martinez

Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.

04 Apr 11

Maura O'Toole

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22 Mar 11

Katie Horn

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Professional:
Promotes Good Discipline
Reduces Fighting and Violence:
Distractions
Values
stress that individuality and self-expression
Low Cost
School Spirit
Individualit
Causes Discipline Problems
Little or No Relationship to Academics

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23 Nov 10

alli silvey

Rebelious

Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of policing the students on a daily basis.

Ray Van

"Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a
school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appropriate
clothing, avoiding distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or
overly revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending fashion
show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend more time focused on
thier clothes than on homework."

03 Nov 10

Clay Mcginley

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The debate over school uniforms is<br/>complicated, so we've included highlights from both sides for<br/>you to consider:</p><br/><p> Professional:</p><br/><p>Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take<br/>school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or<br/>she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work.<br/>Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather<br/>than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their<br/>studies.</p></div></div></div></div>
Promotes Good Discipline:

Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline, decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument is that children today are lacking in self-discipline because parents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficult on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at a time.
Reduces Fighting and Violence:

Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes. Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes. Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems report that school uniforms help ease tensions.
Distractions:

Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending fashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend more time focused on thier clothes than on homework.
alues:

School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion fad.
Low Cost:

School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming far less expensive than many other clothes. Schools argue that school uniforms are economical, especially compared to designer clothing, and parents agree given school uniform durability. They say school uniforms last longer because they are made for repeated wash and wear. Many schools capitalize on this by starting used school uniform stores or swap meets. Parents can get used school uniforms at discount prices, or just use them as hand-me-downs between siblings.
School Spirit:

Some feel wearing a school uniform helps build school spirit. It instills a feeling of belonging. As the Beach Boys said, "Be true to your school." Schools report an increase in school pride.
Individuality:

Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection to school uniforms. Educators argue that an academic program encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and self-expression, forcing students to conform.
Causes Discipline Problems:

Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of policing the students on a daily basis.
Little or No Relationship to Academics:

Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve learning.

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Sarah M

Maggie C

School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion fad.
School uniforms are a bargain.

Lacey D

Charles Herzog

15 Jul 10

Veronica Lynn Freeman

school School-Spring2010 ED5210_Nature of Schools in the Education All Children Uniforms

27 May 10

Sam Moore

as some kids
focused on thier clothes than on homework.

04 May 10

diontae wright

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29 Apr 10

Tony Presley

Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit.
Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic acheivement.

28 Apr 10

Alan Timmerman

Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies

21 Apr 10

Brock G

Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work.

bryanna b

Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously
Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.
Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline, decreasing the amount of discipline problems.

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brittny k

Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously.
Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.
Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline, decreasing the amount of discipline problems.

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Charles F

school school uniforms debate

08 Mar 10

Kevin R

School Uniforms Pros and Cons

Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline, decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument is that children today are lacking in self-discipline because parents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficult on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at a time.
Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve learning.

Caleb I

school uniforms debate

Blake H

school uniforms debate uniform pros uniforms

Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection to school uniforms. Educators argue that an academic program encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and self-expression, forcing students to conform.
School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression

Jeffrey P

Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending fashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend more time focused on thier clothes than on homework.
hat students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appr

05 Mar 10

Hannah R

you dont need them

Educators argue that an academic program encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and self-expression, forcing students to conform.

Tayler A

a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. Schools report that when students dress
in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.

Ryan L

pro con school uniforms

Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.

Quinlan M

Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of policing the students on a daily basis.

Sydney F

School uniforms don't do anything but force kids to wear the same thing every day.

School uniforms:

Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve learning.
Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve learning.

Alexander S

Reduces Fighting and Violence:

Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes. Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes. Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems report that school uniforms help ease tensions.

27 Feb 10

dixie Boschee

school uniforms cons pros

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Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.

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08 Dec 09

Erik E

Pros and Cons of school uniforms

01 Dec 09

harry sullivan

Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously

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Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.

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This makes it more difficult on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at a time.

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Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline, decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument is that children today are lacking in self-discipline because parents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficult on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at a time.
Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes. Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes. Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive about their clothing
Schools struggling with gang problems report that school uniforms help ease tensions.

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Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending fashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend more time focused on thier clothes than on homework.

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Anthony C

Pretty good.

Anna N

Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit

16 Nov 09

Maria K

school uniforms pros and cons

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