School Uniforms and Dress Codes: Legal Issues

Pauline's School Uniforms and Dress Codes Page
Opinions & Arguments

My Doc Martens, my daughter's pink high tops.

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This Web Page by Pauline Harding for Art Nurk.
Contents may be copied if credit is given.

My Opinions about School Uniforms:

· A careful look at the arguments FOR school uniforms - are they just sound bites?.
This page is useful for those who are debating or writing papers about uniforms.

· Mother Knows Best - The impact of school uniforms on the PARENT'S role in raising their children.
Some folks claim that uniforms or a strict dress code will help a child learn more. But parents are teachers too, and the area of clothing has traditionally fallen in their territory. Check out this essay on education from the parent's side.

· The impact of school uniforms on the TAXPAYER.
There are certain costs to the community when a district decides to implement a uniform policy, some that are not immediately obvious.

Other People's Thoughtful Opinions About School Uniforms:

· Uniform-ly Mistaken, by Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW

· Leaning Toward the Spartans And Away from the Athenians
This is a great essay about teaching and learning.

Broken Links – Alas, these worthwhile essays are no longer available..

· School Uniforms in AUSTRALIA - One mother's experience
It's important to understand the practical effects of any dress policy on a busy family. School authorities must realize that, for practical reasons, there will be times when a child will be unable to wear the uniform. It's important to consider how this will be handled in advance.

· Uniforms in Public Schools : An Idea That Doesn't Fit

· .Uniforms Are Not The Answer to School Violence

· Dress Code Mania: One Teacher's Experience

· HE SAID SHE SAID Should Uniforms Be Mandatory in Public Schools