...The Pros Of School Uniforms The answer A 1. Give an outline of the different views on school uniforms presented in the texts. In the three texts there are mentioned about some of peoples opinion about uniforms in school. Many of the views are expressing the same opinion such as “uniform is more comfortable wearing in school, and there is less drama”. Otherwise, we meet a man “Dr. Alan Hilfer who is a senior psychologist in the Children’s and Adolescent Unit at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. He agrees with some pupils who does not feel comfortable wearing uniforms, but on the other side Dr. Hilfer says that wearing uniforms makes the pupils focus a lot more on school, and they can also identify their self with others. It is better for the pupils. In the text 2 we meet a Professor Margaret Harris, he talks about the behavior wearing the uniforms. He says in fact of wearing the uniforms helps to reduce bullying in school. The pupils do not need to focus on what others a wearing, what kind of person they are, or were they belong in all the kind of groups that exists. Suzanne Moore talks about the meaning of wearing uniforms in school. She does not agree with Dr. Alan Hilfer and Professor Margaret Harris. She does not see anything good about wearing the uniforms. The uniforms would not solve everyone’s problem because people are different, and we all react differently to things we meet in our days. 2. How does Suzanne Moore argue for her views in text 3? Give...
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...No School Uniforms Taylor Roberts Kaplan University CM107, Professor Healey April, 13, 2015 No School Uniforms It has been a very controversial topic between students, parents and teachers all across the U.S whether or not students should be wearing uniforms to school. I think there is so much debate over it because it does have an effect on how a person feels at school and maybe by limiting self-expression it could change how a person develops in their life. If it is a mandatory rule and a student is uncomfortable or feels strongly against it could actually cause more problems and may have a lasting impact on how a person responds to authority in the future. A lot of people feel that dressing the same could and does help eliminate bulling and bring their focus more on academics Due to ongoing shootings and in school violence Author Maria Wilde (2015), states that public schools should have the option of requiring uniforms to help identify intruders in the school and prevent gangs from forming on school grounds. While students and parents may fuss about the dress code while they are attending school according to an article I read online titled Why Public Schools Should Have Uniforms (Foxcove.com Home. N.p., n.d. 2015), most people neglect to factor in that...
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...to Be A dress code may be a hard rule to put into practice. Although it is hard to implement, studies have been done that show that schools with a dress code have better performance. Not everyone agrees a school having a dress code, which makes it hard to execute. People can argue that it is a good idea or it is a bad idea. I think it is a good idea to have some sort of a dress code, but not to the point where students have to wear the same uniform every day. Everyone wants there kid to do well in school. Studies show that the schools that have strict dress codes do better than schools that do not have dress codes. When you have a certain structured dress code, kids are less likely to worry about what they are wearing and focus more on the schooling. If you require the students to wear uniforms all of the time, the use of the same colors could possible cause depression with the kids. Instead of making them wear a uniform every day, make them wear one on certain days of the week. Variety of clothes and being able to pick what you want to wear is a fun part of school for most people. When required to wear certain uniforms, depending on what they are, the students could have better school spirit. On the other hand, they could go completely against the school for requiring them to have to wear uniforms. Someone will not like the uniform no matter how nice it is that is just the way it is. Everyone wants to show off their new clothes they bought at name brand stores...
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...Implementing School Uniform Policy in Public Schools Jennifer Phillips Sullivan University Abstract School uniform policies have become an important debate among public schools in the United States. The school district in Long Beach, California was the one of the first public schools to adopt a mandated uniform policy. The success that this school had, along with other schools that followed this path, does not seem to be enough evidence to convince other school leaders that school uniforms has a great impact on the students in behavior and academic success. Arguments among school leaders, parents, and students range from not enough statistical research to prove that the uniforms better the student’s safety and education, to the expense of uniforms compared to every day clothes. The evidence that the public schools have that participate in school uniforms seems to outweigh the petty arguments of a few critics. Keywords: school uniforms, safety, students, faculty, education Implementing School Uniform Policy in Public Schools School uniform policy is an ongoing debate spreading across our country. According to Schatcher (2005), “by the end of 2002 twenty-three percent of all elementary schools had adopted uniforms, and several middle and high schools had followed the pattern” (p.46). Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton were both supporters of mandating uniform policies in the public schools. Clinton endorsed the policy through his State of Union address:...
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...valid points to abolish uniform, I wish to show that arguing for the introduction of uniform is crucial for success at school for students and teachers. We believe that the introduction of uniform will improve children`s behavior at school, recent studies show that 90% of schools where students wear uniform have significantly improved results with smaller amounts of detentions then students who do not wear uniform. This strongly suggests to us that students who wear uniform in school have better attitude then students who do not wear uniform. On the other hand children believe that uniform takes away their identity, for example children like to express who they are. I strongly believe this is irrational because children expressing themselves can lead to conflicts with other students due to their identity. In addition to what I have pointed out, another reason school uniform should be introduced is because of religious beliefs, i.e. in Islam Muslims believe that everyone is equal and should be treated equally. This implies to us that religious beliefs are a factor in introducing uniform because not introducing uniform may suggest to people that our school does not care about our faith and what we believe in. This may label our school as a fascist school by where the school only cares about what they want and not what the students want. Do you want our school to be judged like this? We would like to imply to you that the introduction of school uniform will enhance student`s...
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...get to school there isn’t a lot of bullying to put you in a bad mood or to distract you from school work. That is how it could be with uniforms. School uniforms give you more time in the morning, lessens the chance of getting bullied, and promotes a better learning environment. The first reason why public schools should allow school uniforms is that it gives you more time in the morning. Most teens don’t eat breakfast because there is not enough time in the morning. Teens, especially girls, tend to use up a lot of time picking out their outfit for the day; if school uniforms were required you would already have a mandatory outfit picked out, that could save students a lot of time in the morning. That time could be used to eat a healthy breakfast. Eating breakfast can help you concentrate on school work. So having that extra time in the morning could help you pay better attention in class. The second reason is that school uniforms can decrease the chances of being bullied. A common cause of bullying at school is clothes. When students have such a different variety of clothing bullying can occur. If everybody had the same clothes it can lessen the chances of being bullied over clothing items. Konheim-Kalkstein said “Clothing has caused other school conflicts as well. After introducing uniforms, the Birmingham, Ala. schools reported a drop in weapon and drug incidents, and Houston schools noted a decrease in violent crime.” The third and final reason is that school uniforms...
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...Recent statistics show schools that promote school uniforms are high in attendance but are lacking in academic excellence. History also shows that in cases involving dress code violations and freedom of expression have ruled in favor of the students. School uniforms create an added cost for families and the impact varies among socioeconomic groups. Although some people believe that wearing school uniforms can be a greener alterative and makes better students there is no proof that it provides a safer, more studious environment. Schools say uniforms promote a more studious environment. Research strongly states that school uniforms promote no self-expression or justifiable increase in grades. With schools that do not require uniforms to be worn a decrease in attendance but a higher grade point average is apparent among its students. The qualities of the school and academics offered should promote the environment not the clothes the school requires the students to wear. School officials say that promoting school uniforms can create less conflict among students because all the students are wearing the same clothes. But recent studies show that conflict or bullying among students is still present with schools that promote school uniforms. In the article, "Dress Codes: The Pros And Cons,” the author explains that even if every student wears the same thing bullying is still going to be present because changing what they wear by making them wear identical uniforms will not break this...
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...Have you ever thought of wearing something so ridiculous? Well you better start thinking. Some people believe that school uniforms make the children safer. Schools have been thinking of having children at school wear school uniforms. In my opinion, school uniforms are obviously horrible. In the first place, the school uniforms that the schools provide can be unflattering to some body types. In my opinion, it could cause more problems for most of the kids that don’t have self-confident or don’t really think about what’s on the inside the kids may already struggle with their self-body image. I on the other hand does not really pay attention to my body image. In the second place, the schools do not provide the uniforms I think that more schools have the parents buy them for their children in my opinion, the staff members of...
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...future. “Once a young girl is to arrive at school education should be their focus, there needs to be a state law that would allow a dress code in place when at school. According to the Public School Review, school administrators and parents believe that adopting a uniform dress code creates a more conducive learning environment because students are not distracted by the way they or others look and can focus on academics.” Many times parents think that uniforms being a requirement is just a nuance and an extra cost for the parents. Although it might seem a reasonable request, to many, because school dress codes and even school uniforms are common and often supported by teachers and administrators, who frequently complain about students that have decided to push the limits of good taste and their parents let them do this. They allow their daughter to walk out half dressed showing their mid drift or wear shorts that look they are wearing bathing suits. By providing a uniform policy that does not allow shorts or skirts of a certain length and shirts that cover themselves up as well as being uniform with the rest of the students including the young boys. Also to many parents it is a burden to have to take their girls to a certain store and find that certain color or shirt. As a parent how are young girls are dress when they leave the house, is always not the first thought that comes into our minds when we considering making a better educational...
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...Analysis of The Uniform Approach Works Schools standards have for a long time been declining and Elspeth Insch sees it as a vicious circle when a school has a bad reputation. In the article The uniform approach works by Mary Braid from The Summer times the 11th July, 2004. Elspeth Insch is showing three aspects, which could do a good part of improving the standards of the schools, but also to make the school self-govern and to improve the teaching and the teachers. Elspeth Insch is operating on a problem which Insch makes quite clear: declining of schools standards. Insch is a head herself so this problem is very relevant. She opens the article with this topic, followed by her own meaning of how to push up the standards by introducing the three aspects: school uniforms, competitive sports and a better house system, which she has used at her own school: King Edward VI Handsworth School in Birmingham, and has had positive effects on the students. Insch thinks that introducing uniforms would make every student equal and there would be no such thing as fashion competition. Insch believes that a uniform is a social leveller and a symbolic aspect, because it makes an air of business and high standards. * Then she is arguing for each aspect. * In the ending she shais that the real problem is a lack of good theachers, and she says that her suggestions is only cosmetic and the real problem lies in the teachers, and it is not enough that the goverment has improved teachers...
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...By Justin Simmons Eng 122 Instructor Michelle Klingfus 2-21-2014 Uniform in Public Schools? Requiring students to wear uniforms in the public school system is this the right decision? I chose this assignment for two reasons, one because I have four beautiful children who attend public schooling and the other reason is because I have seen some of the damaging incidents that these children are enduring behind the brands being sought out that are quote to be cool. I experienced some of the same issues growing up as a child as many others reading this have. Coming up in the urban parts of Port Arthur, Texas a small town with a population of 53,818 I have seen people robbed for their shoes killed for shirts or jewelry all through middle school and high school. But the goal of my story is simply to inform and educate on the following those that are for it, those that are against and those that are stuck in the middle. I am personally for it but not basis about the matter I do want kids to have there freedoms of speech while living life through artistic framing, however I do not want children killing themselves over clothing/brand names with no one to blame. It starts at the home. What are we teaching our kids? Are the TV commercial and infomercials about different products raising our children? Or is it the top sports athlete or entertainer with the hottest song or movie? The answer is complicated, because living in a society where most of the day you are amongst your...
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...Codes in Schools Com 220- Research Writing Some people believe that our schools should require their students to adapt to a dress code to improve student behavior, enhance students’ self-confidence and reduce differences among socioeconomic levels. Others may say that policies enforcing dress codes or requiring school uniforms violate students’ First Amendment rights and suppress individuality. The argument over school dress codes and school-uniform policies continue to rage in the meeting rooms, administrative officers, and classrooms of public schools throughout the country. School officials place dress code policies so there will be orderly dressing amongst the students’. Dress codes are important but they are troublesome at the same time. There is no one to police the dress code of the students when they arrive at school. And at the same time, the same dress code placed among the students should be the same as the educators. Schools should be a learning institution full of knowledge for young eager minds and not a meeting place for the latest fashion contest. Recent studies conducted in schools have shown that a fixed dress code does promote good behavior and helps students achieve higher test scores. However, parents have expressed concerns because their child or children are not being allowed to express who he or she truly is. Another issue that has many people worried throughout the United States is the rising cost of these uniforms to stay...
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...codes at school are something that all kids hate, but at the same time, it’s something that is going to help them through life. Dress codes are really effective in high school because it reduces cliques, bullying, and gang violence. Students start focusing on their looks instead of their school work, but now with dress codes they help students concentrate on learning and not on their appearance. Dress codes help reduce the smuggling of weapons because most codes restrict baggy clothes. The students will also be ready for future jobs that will require them to wear a uniform because they have been wearing uniforms their whole academic life. Have you ever gone to a school and seen tank tops and baggy clothes there and then went to another school with students wearing uniforms? What was your first impression of the schools? Uniforms on student’s helps the school look organized and makes the students look very mature. The impression you might get of the students is that they get straight A’s in their classes. Students that wear tank tops and other such clothes do not look very mature and might not be the best group of kids to hang out with. There is no one wearing baggy pants or even skinny jeans because of the dress code policies in the school and that helps students to follow future dress codes for future jobs. Dress codes are guidelines to life; they help students look professional and at the same time look like responsible young adults. Cliques are everywhere at school. There...
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...School Uniforms By Kendall Cole June 2014 AED/200 - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN AMERICAN EDUCATION Instructor: Christine Duhamel University of Phoenix Since the late 1990's school uniforms have been worn in mostly urban school districts across America. Initially, they were opposed by stakeholders, especially the students. School uniforms were accused of stripping students of their creative expression. After a while, uniforms were tolerated, it was realized that wearing uniforms helped to create a positive learning environment. “School uniforms are being advocated for a range of social, educational and familial issues” (Bodine, 2003, p. 67). There are so many issues students have to deal with when they attend school. Some of these issues create negativity in the student’s educational career. Stakeholders must come up with ways to help make learning environments and experiences more positive. Wearing school uniforms will help to create a positive learning environment. Since the turn of the new millennium, school uniforms have become common place and a trend in large school districts across America. In 1996, former President Bill Clinton mentioned school uniforms in his State of the Union Address (DeCosta, 2006 p. 49). Former President Clinton said, " And if it means that teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, than our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms" (Mitchell,1996). Children have so many issues they...
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...The topic of school uniforms in school has been debated for years. More and more schools every year have been changing their rules to make it that all students have to wear a uniform during school hours. School uniforms stifle freedom of expression, they are expensive for parents, and ineffective to the learning process. ”The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every individual’s freedom of speech: his or her right to express artistic, religious, and political viewpoints” ("School Uniforms Are Inefficient and Unnecessary"). Schools are supposed to teach students about their freedoms, but having uniforms is a poor way to teach them (Fetzer). If the students do not have the right to their freedoms in school, how do people expect them to learn about their freedoms. Also, if the students’ outfits do not pose a threat to others, then they should be allowed in school (Fetzer). School uniforms stifle our freedom of expression and it goes against the First Amendment. Some parents cannot afford school uniforms because they are too expensive. Having school uniforms prevents parents from shopping at resale stores and sending their children to school in handed down clothing (“School Uniforms”). Some schools have a certain supplier for their uniforms and that also...
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