Public school districts all around the United States look for different ways to improve their schools so that the students can receive the best education possible. They try changing things such as the teaching curriculum, the number of periods in a day, and even some of the classroom rules that students must follow. But one subject that always comes into debate, is whether or not the students should be required to wear school uniforms. When this topic comes up it is always a heated debate since the opinion on whether or not they should be required is usually spilt evenly. Requiring students to wear uniforms to school can cause a number of different issues, but also give the students a chance to earn them a better learning environment.
In 1996, President Bill Clinton provided momentum to the school uniform movement when he stated, “If it means teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms." President Clinton along with a handful of although people, felt that requiring students to wear uniforms would eliminate a lot of problems in the schools. Problems such us gang promotion, peer pressure by trendy clothing, identification of intruders, economic and social barriers in school, and attendance improvement. Parents and district office holders feel that school is a place to learn and not a place to flaunt your different fashion styles and your wealth. Unfortunately, the modern students spend so much time worrying about being the popular kids, that they stress there selves out so much that the are mentally to exhausted to learn anything. School uniforms would relive students of all the pressure they are under to look good and being...
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... they only cause more problems then there already is. Me coming from a school that does not require uniforms, forces me to see all of the wonderful benefits of being able to choose what to wear on your first day back to school and having the choice to dress as comfortable as you would like if you are having a bad day. Uniforms are just a waste of money for students and parents who choose to attend public schools.
Even though requiring uniforms in school does have its pros, it does have a lot more cons that come with it. For years to come, the subject of whether or not uniforms should be mandatory will always be a top priority in a school. In the end, it’s going depend on the parents and wear they want their child to attend school. All the schools want is to better the education of students, and their best chance at that will be to not require school uniforms.
Did you know that Americans spend around one billion dollars per year on school uniforms? At the beginning of every school year, families shop for weeks and weeks to find specific clothes that fit into a school’s strict uniform dress code. School uniforms should not be required in schools because they take away from the student’s freedom of expression, do not lower disciplinary problems, and do not prevent bullying based on economic status. Dress codes often have more of a negative impact than a positive impact when it comes to students being able to learn. Many people say that being in free dress is a distraction, when in reality, uniforms are more of a distraction.
Ever wonder what it would look like to have all students wearing the same white polo shirt, black pants, and a district sweater walking in the hallway? Nowadays, public school and many districts are discussing the possibilities of enforcing the uniform policy. In most places, many private schools already require students to have their mandatory uniforms; however, there are only a few public schools adopting this mandatory school-uniform polices as one of their enrollment requirements. The reason why not all public schools participated was because people believe that they are violating the freedom of choice when enforcing this mandatory uniform policy; yet problems such as bullying and segregation, emerged in these schools. Some people still think uniforms have no benefits at all. However, all public school students should be required to wear uniforms because it would improve the academic performance, reduce the violent behaviors based on appearance judgment, and provide less stress for both parents and students.
The debate over the use of school uniforms in public schools is one that has raged on for decades, and still hasn’t come to a conclusion. School uniforms are increasingly being enforced in public schools throughout the country, amidst a slew of opposition. Some people believe that school uniforms do not help our schools and their students, but hurt the schools and smother the student’s freedom. More specifically, some schools in the Greeley/Evans School District 6 have adopted school uniforms to try and improve the respective schools problems while some schools haven’t adopted uniforms. This leads people to question, should the Greeley-Evans School District adopt a school uniform policy?
Twenty three percent of schools across the United States require a uniform(“Mcdermott”).Should schools require children to wear uniforms?Are uniforms superior or inferior?Many people have a different opinion on this topic.Can uniforms be used for good purposes? Sure, but think about all the cons over pros.Uniforms are a terrible decision for schools for three main reasons: it doesn”t allow students to express themselves properly,the cost of uniforms is very expensive,and many people have said it has helped with the crime rate and attendance but there is no evidence of that(“school uniforms pros and cons”).
One of the greatest controversies that is spreading throughout high schools in the United States is parents and their children against the enforcement of their school’s uniform policy. More schools have been adopting uniform policies within the past decade. Rules contained in the policy that are implemented range from wearing certain types of tops (shirts) in specified colors to students being required to tuck in their shirts. In the past, uniforms were exclusively for students who attended private schools because they were “well-off”, but now uniforms are being seen more frequently in public schools on students of all economic levels. Having gone through a school system that considered adopting a uniform policy, I would have to press against the issue of mandated uniforms, because it is simply un-American and unjust.
In society today, school-age children are under tremendous pressure to fit in with their peers and still perform well academically. I believe that school uniforms at pre-K through high school levels are an excellent way to help children succeed not only in school, but to prepare them for college and the “real world.” Three reasons why I believe school uniforms should be used in all schools is first, they are economic, next, they reduce distractions and finally, they help with social equality. To begin, school uniforms are economic. When schools have a uniform policy, it makes it easier on the children and parents.
School uniforms have become an essential part of schooling in many parts of the world. According to the article “Uniforms for Learning” it mentions that “In Britain, for example, 98% of parents of primary and secondary school students surveyed in 2007 by the Department of Education said that their schools required them.” While in other countries the idea of school uniforms is being adapted, the United States is slowly trailing behind. Many schools that regulate the dress code of school uniforms say that it helps with the feeling of safety for the students and it creates a learning environment that allows students to focus on their studies. In the United States there has been research and studies that contributes to the analysis that shows the benefits of school uniforms. In one article it stated that “In 1996, only 3% of public schools in the country required students to wear them. By 2000, this figure had risen to 12% and by 2010 to 19%” (“Uniforms”). These results show that every year the United States is slowly adapting to the idea of school uniforms into our education system. Although many researches have positive results, there are still some short-comings (Viardero). With school uniforms, students lose the freedom to express their individuality (“Student”). Studies show both the benefits and no change effects of school uniforms, and this can be inconsistent to say that school uniforms have helped entirely. Even though the studies vary with this issue, teachers and school faculty, who experience the effect of school uniforms, see the positive movement of it (Viadero). Students are still growing, especially in grade school, so the struggles and stress are at a great amount among the students and school uniform can ...
At the beginning of the 20th century almost no parent or faculty had any concerns with how students dressed to attend school. Nowadays, though, this is a giant concern among students, parents, and school board officials. Many arguments have been made over the matter saying uniforms should be required and enforced in schools. But, uniforms should not be required as they ultimately eliminate freedom of expression, promote conformity over individuality, may have a detrimental effect on students self image, emphasize the socioeconomic divisions they are supposed to eliminate, and lastly, school uniforms in public schools undermine the promise of a free education by adding an extra expense for families.
School uniforms are a boiling conversation point these days. There are so many well-built points of view about what route parents, students, and superintendents wish to go in. It has been disputed that school uniforms have the potential to make a school safer, that uniforms reduce harassment or self-esteem issues, and that uniforms return the focus to the students' learning. I disagree. I, in fact think that school uniforms do not help make our schools a more secure place, I think that they do not revisit the center of attention to student's education - they just shifted where the attention was previous, and that they won’t help cut down on harassment or self- esteem issues in school.
Read on Additionally, it’s unfair to assume that students can’t make friends with people who are dressed differently than they are. Students are already capable of crossing boundaries without required identical clothing, and schools can encourage this with leadership activities and group discussions. So in conclusion I do not think students should have to wear school uniforms, but I digress we all disagree on something right?
School uniforms in public schools are becoming increasingly popular across the nation. The public school system would benefit greatly if this policy were to be adopted. Opposition is always a factor when trying to make changes. Taking all things into consideration, the positive effects would be far greater than the negative effects. School uniforms should be required in public schools because their use would lead to higher education, less violence, and lower cost to parents.
The first point opposed to my position is that the push for school uniforms is driven by commercial interests rather than educational ones. In trying to believe this point of view, School uniforms on one hand are meant to be a cheaper alternative to buying school clothes each year. Many of the studies produced to in favour of uniforms being cost affective are being funded by the clothing companies who are attempting to sell more product. If I really took notice and believed this view I would take a closer look at how the cost breaks down over time in comparison to just buying normal clothing. This overall could be saying that the cost of uniforms exceeds the cost of buying normal school clothes. The second point is that School uniforms in public schools undermine the promise of a free education by imposing an extra expense on families. Going to a private school it is an expected expense that most parents account for when budgeting for education, however in a public
School uniforms are increasingly popular across the nation. In fact, it becomes a huge controversial argument of communities rejecting these mandated school uniforms in their schools. However, school uniforms are not meant to be a negative thing; in fact, it could be positive in many ways by: eliminating cliques, saving money for parents, and taking away the bullying from students less fortunate. Meanwhile, on the other side of the argument, people believe that school uniforms will violate students’ freedom of expression, create a financial burden on families, and uniforms will not alleviate problems. However, with a solution that would benefit both parties, the public school systems in Oklahoma City district would benefit greatly
Introduction: The motion brought before the house today is “All schools should enforce the wearing of school uniforms from primary 1 to secondary 4.” This is a topic that is hot on the lips of educators, students and parents. School uniforms are a specific set or group of school-standardised clothing. If we look at America, only private and non-government run schools that institute the wearing of school uniforms. In Hong Kong, most schools require their students to wear school uniforms. My team is definitely in favour of schools having their students wear school uniforms. My teammates and I will demonstrate to you that the benefits brought by the wearing of school uniforms far outweigh any perceived disadvantages. Our first main argument, which will be explained by Brian, is that enforcing school uniforms in all schools will lift school spirit greatly. Justine will discuss our second argument, being that school uniforms reduce the amount of bullying. The fourth speaker, Ray, will debate about casual clothing distracting students. Finally, Joyce will summarise our arguments, convincing you,without a doubt, that school uniforms MUST be enforced in all schools.
I strongly agree that school uniforms are necessary because it creates and identity, avoid the potential of bullies and insults, saving time and money and helps students to be prepared for adulthood and in working