America’s schools don’t always welcome cultural expression. MoMo Productions via Getty Images February 27, 2024 A Texas court ruling on a Black student wearing hair in long locs reflects history of racism in schools Kenjus T. Watson, American University A scholar on racism weighs in on a recent court decision that upheld a school’s decision to punish a Black male student for wearing his hair in long locs.
Wearing a skirt can prevent girls from participating in sports. From www.shutterstock.com January 8, 2017 Why do we still make girls wear skirts and dresses as school uniform? Amanda Mergler, Queensland University of Technology Wearing a skirt at school can make girls less likely to participate in physical activity, and it’s time schools changed their uniform policies.
Should school students wear a uniform? Students' image via www.shutterstock.com December 15, 2015 Does wearing a school uniform improve student behavior? Todd A. DeMitchell, University of New Hampshire Many schools claim that when students attend in uniforms, it improves discipline, and leads to academic gains. But does it?