1. Uniforms in Classrooms Benefits and Concerns

2. Private Schools Charter Schools Public Schools

3. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kingtyrone/2196405989/ Author: kingtyrone

4. For Example: Regina High School White polo with “Regina” embroidered in royal blue on left Plaid skirt with tartan pattern assigned to one’s class White, navy blue, gray, or socks or knee highs Saddle Shoes http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_a_hernandez/3320973033/ Author: Paul A Hernandez

5. The 1990’s: A Uniforms Boost President Clinton said during his 1996 State of the Union address: "If it means teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require students to wear school uniforms.”

6. Uniforms Promote Community Equality Learning before fashion Discipline School Security

7. Positive Results Crime Rates 91% School suspensions 90% Sex offenses 96% Incidents of vandalism 69%

8. Concerns Freedom of expression Restricts individuality Costs of uniforms

9. Uniforms Today States are hesitant to enforce uniforms Small strides Looking closer at the first amendment The Supreme Court http://www.flickr.com/photos/calista_wangtian/404905586/ Author: Calista Wang

10. In Conclusion Many pros and cons of uniforms Schools are still adding rules to the dress codes or adopting uniforms altogether From parochial schools to public schools http://www.reginahs.com/traditi ons.htm

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