For many decades, schools have become about fashion rather than education. During this time, public schools have debated whether students should wear school uniforms. There are people who think that school uniforms should not be required to wear in school. On the other hand, there are quite a few people who agree with wearing school uniforms. Students wearing school uniforms would be the best thing for students’ altogether, mainly for three reasons. School is a place for learning; therefore, school uniforms are good because they ensure equality, provide security, and are cost/time effective. In today’s society, students forget about the real reason of going to school and focus on their appearance and popularity. If public schools were to bring in school uniforms, this would cut back on the “socio-economic” differences (Essay on School Uniform). Cutting back on the differences allows the students to be equal. Students would be able to go to school, and not have to worry about what another student saying something about what they are wearing. Also, school uniforms will cut down on the social conflicts like cliques or gangs. The school uniforms take away the style or colors that gangs or cliques would wear to stand out from one another. When a parent sends their child to school, they believe that their child will be safe. School Uniforms help school administrators provide security for the students. “In Long Beach, California in 1994 the schools there have [saw] a change in the way students act, for the better. The crime rate is down 76%; assaults on school property [were] down as well by 85%” (Uniforms in Public School). School uniforms have got rid of distractions and have allowed students to focus on their work. According to Long Beach Press-Telegram, “Principals and teachers tell us that students' success is taking many forms -- fewer absences, fewer [tardiness],