Should uniforms in public schools be removed?
912721
No, I don't think so. I think it's a great tool to keep school about school and not who has the most stylish clothing. That way a kid won't have to deal with social status issues in school because  certain clothes can't be afforded. And I bet most parents would agree it makes things easier all the way around. Just my two cents.....
705145
Yes, in high school.  We were demonstrating and burning the dress code which hadn't been updated since 1947.   Boys were getting expelled when their hair went over the top of their ears. Things have sure changed.  Now the school are excited if the chicks boobs aren't hanging out and the boys pants are somewhere near the waistline.  And what is this with all the fat chicks and hip-hugger pants.  That is gross!
433785
I hate to admit it cause it's kinda harsh but you're right, and if we're gonna be told that we can't wear patriotic attire in our schools because it's offensive to some? Go back to your Country! We have American pride!!!
156631
For us it seems bad but just think how long can u were new clothes?After a month or so we'll be repeating and in an year?JUST THINK.Notonly that once we stop uniforms the students will be more beauty consious specialy in coed schools.Uniform's even better for poor people.Nobody can tease them for their poverty.So I think UNIFORM is the best
564917
here is an example of gender discrimination...poor kid had been dressing as a female all school year, and all of a sudden he's not allowed to go to the prom in a dress...if it was a problem the school should have addressed it before screwing his prom up.  I'm sure that if a girls chose to wear pants, she would have been allowed to attend...\n\nhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12958618/
1174703
Yes, it helps students learn how to dress appropriately.  There are codes of behavior everywhere in life, and  you need to learn to work within these guidelines.
311508
Probably not. That sounds extreme and unfair to me. I would ask a lawyer or look at the schools dress code though. You could probably sue them...But that requires a lawyer. But yeah, check out the dress code. Hope that helps\n\n\npeace
391565
Chicago Public Schools went to uniforms (white shirts and black, navy blue pants) several years ago and things are working out just fine.  Parents and children no longer have to worry that some dropout is going to shoot them because of the color (gang colors)they're wearing.  \n\nChildren can express themselves by getting good grades and not by who is wearing the sharpest looking duds.
41960
I don't go to islamic school, but I've heard about them. Yes, they do wear uniforms. They are stricter than schools in the US. (In second grade, they have final exams).
746007
Uniforms are usually voted on by either the school board or the PTA, or both. There are several reasons many schools propose uniforms: \nThere is less competition among the children in dress. \nLess distinction between the 'haves' and 'have nots'\nFewer distractions with a uniform appearance\nLess hassle for parents trying to get kids ready for school\nThe teaching staff AND parents are not constantly having to police the dress code\nWith a uniform, there are no baggy jeans, knee length shirts (both of which can easily conceal weapons), super short skirts, belly shirts, etc which constantly have to be addressed by the staff.
321343
in Omaha there is a movement to seperate the schools back along racial/ethnic lines under the theory that students will learn better amongst people more like them i guess. I dont really think this is a good idea because as history has shown us, seperate but equal really does not hold much water as a idea. It is ulitmately up to you if you feel the segregation is a healthy practice, however the action is very controversial constitutionally because it is in seemingly fairly obvious violation of the brown v board of education of topeka case.
667056
When my kids' school tried to force my kids into uniforms i went to my 1st school board meeting to argue against this stupid, counter-productive, and morally reprensible action.  Those of us on the anti-uniform side had several good (and a few I admit that weren't so good) reasons not to have uniforms.\n\nThe decision of what the uniforms look like can NEVER be universally agreed upon. The final decision well come down to  a very few people, who then put their ideas onto everyone else.  I understand this is necessary in curriculum and book purchases but not fashion choices.\n\nI believe we can all agree that teachers have more than enough to do during school time. Uniform checking is an extra load they just don't need. Don't let anybody try to say that checking a uniform takes no more time enforcing any other dress code.  I spent 8 years in the military. I know all about wearing a uniform.  Checking uniform compliance is a meticulous activity.  You can tell at a glance if the clothes someone is wearing are smelly, have dirty words printed on it or show too much skin.  Teachers need to forget about uniforms and concentrate on what they are there for; teaching our kids.\n\nIf everyone has to wear the same clothes in a public school then anyone who can't afford the uniform will have to be supported by school funds.  They already are for meals, supplies, book fees, etc. The schools are strapped to the hilt as it is now.  We don't need an added expense.  \n\nUniforms are just a band-aid answer to real problems in schools.  It's a way for lazy, ineffectual administrators to look like they're doing something, rather than actually addressing what plagues the schools.\n\nUniforms have absolutely no educational value whatsoever.  There is no credible, conceiveable way that everyone wearing the same clothes improves education.  Anything that doesn't aid education has no business in schools.\n\nThere were probably others but it's late and I'm too tired to think of them right now.
717063
In school uniforms these points still apply\n\nConformity - If everyone dresses the same then there should be no competition in the schools.\n\nEasier issuing - If the uniforms are all basically the same then cheaper to buy in bulk and issuing a uniform becomes a matter of sizes.\n\nSchool Pride - A uniform is supposed to show off school pride. A smart, clean uniform is to make a good impression on the community\n\n*  *  *  *  *  *  *\n\nThe problem with uniforms is it just makes students find other ways to show off. Girls hike their skirts and unbutton the blouses. They add accessories like expensive jewelery (watches, necklaces or earrings) to stand out.\n\nGuys bring expensive toys like MP3 players to show off. The status is still there but now it is more pronounced as now the sameness in the uniforms make the differences stand out.\n\nAs for being cheaper, most of the time they are not. A standard school uniform is about $75, but the average kid wears about $50 for their shirt and pants. (Footwear isn't included as a standard uniform piece and isn't included in the average out-of-school wear)\n\nThe school pride thing falls flat in that students are only supposed to wear their uniforms to and from school and for classes. If a student is discouraged from wearing their uniform at any other time, how are uniforms supposed to show school pride?\n\nSo in reality uniforms don't do what they are intended to do, instead they are more expensive for the average student and they help those that want to show off by drawing attention to the expensive accessories. And by not allowing the student to wear the uniform if they want to, the student never shows any school pride outside of school.
661777
I like it. That way you dont have to worry about what is appropriate and not. Everybody just dresses the same. It will save some money for "school clothes shopping"
1176354
I think that teachers should dress in a way that earns respect from their students and peers. No one dresses nice anymore. You go to a fancy restaurant or even church and everyone is wearing jeans. You want the students to follow dress codes, however, students may not want to dress the same as their teachers (even if their teachers are wearing the latest trends). Students may dress in a way that is much more over-the-top, just to prevent this. It's a job, dress for individuality when the day is done.
293312
School should get out of private affairs.
281854
Absolutely.  Public schools are becoming a total 'joke' in America.  Just look at all the grammatical and spelling errors on this site!