School uniforms will likely always be a controversial topic in education. Those who support uniforms usually discuss how wearing the same clothing takes away from peer pressure. Those who oppose of school uniforms are concerned about the students losing their identity and individuality. A study about students wearing uniforms was conducted at Oxford Brookes University. The study was conducted with 13 to 17 year old students in the Oxford area. The study found that wearing school uniforms improves student behavior. The students who wore school uniforms behaved better both inside and outside of the school. In addition, the schools who … Continue reading →

More and more schools are creating some form of dress codes for their students. But what about dress codes for the teachers? This issue has risen in Nashville, Tennessee where beginning this school year students are required to follow a dress code of collared shirts, belts, and specific colors. After some concern, the Nashville School Board decided to follow the student dress code with a proposed teacher dress code. However, enforcing a dress code for workers is not as easy as it is for students. The teachers have a union and a contract to back them. Some teacher groups argue … Continue reading →