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Edwards, Torrie K.; Marshall, Catherine – Gender and Education, 2020
Student dress codes are controversial school policy in US schools. As dress codes were initially established with the intent to eliminate the appearance of differences among students and mitigate gang violence in schools, legal research has paid extensive attention to the value and constitutionality of these policies. Education research, however,…
Descriptors: Dress Codes, Public Schools, School Policy, Educational Policy
Nowicki, Jacqueline M. – US Government Accountability Office, 2022
In recent years, researchers, advocates, parents, and students have raised concerns about equity in school dress codes. Concerns have included the detrimental effects of removing students from the classroom for dress code violations. A committee report accompanying H.R. 7614 included a provision for the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) to…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Dress Codes, School Safety, Equal Education
Küçükakin, Pinar Mercan; Engin-Demir, Cennet – Critical Studies in Education, 2022
The present study analyzes discursive practices that work to construct particular female identities and re/construct gender inequalities in Turkish educational system. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) was utilized to analyze 124 publicly available educational policy documents directly related to gender in education. Additionally, CDA was applied…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Educational Policy, Gender Bias
Birel, Firat Kiyas – Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 2016
Problem Statement: Dressing for school has been intensely disputed and has led to periodic changes in dress codes since the foundation of the Turkish republic. Practitioners have tried to put some new practices related to school dress codes into practice for redressing former dress code issues involving mandatory dress standards for both students…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Dress Codes, Administrator Attitudes
Duchesneau, Nancy – Education Trust, 2020
The majority of public schools and districts in the U.S. report they are working to support the social and emotional learning of students. But in too many places, the approach is to focus narrowly on changing student behavior rather than implementing practices that build relationships and create learning environments that support positive social…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Social Development
Gereluk, Dianne – Journal of Philosophy of Education, 2007
A multitude of reasons are given for banning various forms of symbolic clothing. The only thing that is clear is that there has not been a definitive way to proceed. The lack of clarity and ambiguity over what children should be allowed to wear in schools is apparent. Consequently, policies regarding symbolic clothing are inconsistent and erratic,…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Dress Codes, Clothing, Educational Policy
Dagkas, Symeon; Benn, Tansin; Jawad, Haifaa – Sport, Education and Society, 2011
This study reports on data from a larger-scale research project in one city in the West Midlands, England. The study was commissioned by the local education authority because of the rising incidence of parental withdrawal of Muslim girls from physical education. The aim was to provide evidence-based guidance to schools on improving the inclusion…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Muslims, Females, Focus Groups

Judge, Harry – American Journal of Education, 2004
The particular circumstances of French history explain why that nation has adopted an unusually severe policy in attempting to suppress the wearing in schools of the Muslim headscarf. The long struggle to create French identity and then to resolve the bitter conflicts between traditional supporters of the Catholic Church and those of the secular…
Descriptors: Catholics, Muslims, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries

Fisher, Joe A. – Educational Forum, 1973
Author reviews court decisions that affect the schools. (Editor/CB)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Dress Codes, Due Process, Educational Policy
Carney, Damian; Sinclair, Adele – Education and the Law, 2006
The House of Lords' decision in "R. (on the application of Begum) v. The Headteacher and Governors of Denbigh High School" considered whether a particular school uniform policy infringed a student's right to manifest her religion under Article 9. This paper analyses the content of this decision, and explores how schools should approach…
Descriptors: School Uniforms, Foreign Countries, School Law, Educational Policy
Pate, Sharon Shamburger – 1999
This essay examines the influence of a mandatory school-uniform dress code on academic achievement and discipline infractions. In addition, student gender and type of school district were compared to show the influence of this policy. Only schools that implemented a mandatory school-uniform policy in 1996 and had data for discipline infractions…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Dress Codes, Educational Environment, Educational Policy
Lumsden, Linda – 2001
This digest in Spanish examines schools' dress-code policies and discusses the legal considerations and research findings about the effects of such changes. Most revisions to dress codes involve the use of uniforms, typically as a way to curb school violence and create a positive learning environment. A recent survey of secondary school principals…
Descriptors: Discipline Policy, Dress Codes, Educational Environment, Educational Policy
Lumsden, Linda – 2001
This digest examines schools' dress-code policies and discusses the legal considerations and research findings about the effects of such changes. Most revisions to dress codes involve the use of uniforms, typically as a way to curb school violence and create a positive learning environment. A recent survey of secondary school principals found that…
Descriptors: Discipline Policy, Dress Codes, Educational Environment, Educational Policy
Pugh, Wesley C. – 1990
An analysis of the process by which the results of research and evaluation studies are utilized in the formation of educational policy is the purpose of this paper. Based on a case study of a large urban public school's implementation of a dress code policy, four interrelated factors are identified that affect policy formation and data…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Decision Making, Dress Codes, Educational Policy
Underwood, Julie – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2004
This article discusses practical guidance on schools' legal rights and responsibilities with respect to students, programs, and curriculum. Like all other individuals, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students are guaranteed equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution and free speech and association under the…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Administrator Responsibility, Equal Protection, Homosexuality
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