Challenges of Mandating School Uniforms in the Public Schools, The: Free Speech, Research, and Policy - Couverture souple

DeMitchell, Todd A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1475809344 ISBN 13 : 9781475809343

Editeur : Rowman & Littlefield, 2015

Synopsis

School uniform polices, often associated with private schools, are increasingly being adopted in public schools; but not without controversy. The often asserted reasons for mandating uniforms include improved student behavior, better attendance, less competition over clothing, and improved student learning because students would not be distracted by who was wearing what and could focus on their studies. Wishful thinking or empirically tested hypotheses? However, opponents assert that a mandated uniform seeks to homogenize the students, violates their free speech rights, and does not solve the problems the policy is intended to remedy. The Challenges of Mandating School Uniforms in the Public Schools: Free Speech, Research, and Policy explores the policy rationale, the constitutional rights of students, and the research on the impact of school uniforms. Educators, parents, and policymakers will find this book and its companion, Student Dress Codes and the First Amendment: Legal Challenges and Policy Issues, a must read when considering student attire issues.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Todd A. DeMitchell served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for 18 years in the public schools before joining the faculty at the University of New Hampshire where he is currently Professor Emeritus of Education Law & Labor. He was the John & H. Irene Peters Endowed Professor of Education, the Lamberton Endowed Professor of Justice Studies, and was named Distinguished University Professor.

Richard Fossey is professor emeritus at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he was the Paul Burdin Endowed Professor of Education; currently he is Professor Emeritus of Education Law & Policy. Previously, he was the Mike Moses Chair of Education at the University of North Texas and he practiced school law in Alaska where he represented school districts in Aleut, Athabaskan, and Inuit communities.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rowman & Littlefield
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1475809344
• ISBN 13: 9781475809343
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 166
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