responsibility. It says that clothing is not
that important. With this realization the students began to forget about their clothes and
refocused their attention on education. Consequently their test scores and attitudes
improved. One teacher stated that " I have never seen so many children change their
overall attitude in the classroom in just a matter of a few weeks."
Studies show school uniforms are more successful in elementary schools, where
students are not so intent on their individuality.(Stover) And, experts recommend
placing students in uniforms at a young age so they become accustomed to a program.
This allows there to be no focus on material items and the children's focus remains on
education from the start. Stover(1990) states that most supporters of uniforms agree the
program will not succeed unless school officials gain the support of a large majority of
parents from the beginning. President Bill Clinton endorsed school uniforms in his 1996
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