What is the implied main idea of the passage? A stricter dress code would solve problems in schools without interfering with self-expression. Arguments made in favor of school uniforms falsely claim that uniforms would solve complex problems. Preserving student diversity is more important than solving the problems mentioned by James Crockett. James Crockett falsely claims that the implementation of a school uniform policy would reduce bullying. Reading Passage The Walden Press Letters to the Editor School Uniforms Not the Answer Dear Editor: 1 I am writing in response to a recent editorial by one of your staff writers, Mr. James Crockett. In his editorial, Mr. Crockett expressed his support for the proposal up for a school board vote next week to make school uniforms mandatory for students across the Walden Independent School District. However, I feel that Mr. Crockett's editorial did not present a complete picture of the issue, and I would like your readers to see the gaps in his arguments. 2 Mr. Crockett discussed the history of school uniforms in public schools, describing comparisons made in the 1980s between the quality of public schools and private schools, in particular Catholic schools. He noted that private schools, which required students to wear standard uniforms, benefitted from such regulations. In addition, statistics from the U.S. Department of Education were included, which stated that between the 1999-2000 and 2009-2010 school years, the percent of public schools requiring uniforms increased from 12% to 19%. 3 While the statistics may show that more schools implemented school uniform policies, Mr. Crockett failed to provide any information on how specific schools may or may not have improved because of this change. In addition, Mr. Crockett presented no hard evidence that private schools benefitted because their students wore uniforms. Furthermore, comparing public to private schools is comparing apples to oranges. It does not work. 4 Mr. Crockett made other points that I found incomplete. He felt that a policy of school uniforms might reduce the pressure students feel to look a certain way, put a stop to bullying, and refocus students on their education. In my opinion, uniform requirements will neither stop bullying nor make students more focused. While a uniform policy might relieve the problems slightly, these are complex and challenging issues that need further investigation and require a significant amount of time and energy on the part of the schools and parents. They cannot simply be solved by requiring students to wear the same outfit every day. 5 Mr. Crockett quoted President Clinton's 1996 State of the Union address, when he spoke about the need for schools to teach character, good principles, and citizenship. He highlighted President Clinton's comment that school uniforms might be a means through which young people can learn to judge themselves on the inside, rather than by what they're wearing on the outside. 6 Although I am respectful of the President's point of view, I do not agree that an editorial in your paper should use his opinion as a reason to pressure the school board to vote “yes” on the proposal. The school board members have to make their decision based on what is best for their schools and their students. 7 Finally, Mr. Crockett suggested that school uniforms would promote school pride. He wrote that wearing school uniforms might result in students feeling more connected to their peers and the school community, and foster a stronger sense of identity and fellowship. I do not think that these are valid reasons to enact a school uniform policy. Students should be encouraged to assert their personality, creativity, and voice. Compelling students to dress alike suppresses the diversity that our schools should be promoting. 8 In conclusion, I believe a school uniform policy would be ineffective, and I urge the school board to vote “no” on the matter. I would like to request that the school board first consider a stricter dress code, rather than implementing a uniform policy. This might be just the compromise for getting all the benefits of uniforms without the unintended consequences. Perhaps you can print another editorial to support my views. 9 Sincerely, 10 A Concerned Parent

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What is the implied main idea of the passage? A stricter dress code would solve problems in schools without interfering with self-expression. Arguments made in favor of school uniforms falsely claim that uniforms would solve complex problems. Preserving student diversity is more important than solving the problems mentioned by James Crockett. James Crockett falsely claims that the implementation of a school uniform policy would reduce bullying. Reading Passage The Walden Press Letters to the Editor School Uniforms Not the Answer Dear Editor: 1 I am writing in response to a recent editorial by one of your staff writers, Mr. James Crockett. In his editorial, Mr. Crockett expressed his support for the proposal up for a school board vote next week to make school uniforms mandatory for students across the Walden Independent School District. However, I feel that Mr. Crockett's editorial did not present a complete picture of the issue, and I would like your readers to see the gaps in his arguments. 2 Mr. Crockett discussed the history of school uniforms in public schools, describing comparisons made in the 1980s between the quality of public schools and private schools, in particular Catholic schools. He noted that private schools, which required students to wear standard uniforms, benefitted from such regulations. In addition, statistics from the U.S. Department of Education were included, which stated that between the 1999-2000 and 2009-2010 school years, the percent of public schools requiring uniforms increased from 12% to 19%. 3 While the statistics may show that more schools implemented school uniform policies, Mr. Crockett failed to provide any information on how specific schools may or may not have improved because of this change. In addition, Mr. Crockett presented no hard evidence that private schools benefitted because their students wore uniforms. Furthermore, comparing public to private schools is comparing apples to oranges. It does not work. 4 Mr. Crockett made other points that I found incomplete. He felt that a policy of school uniforms might reduce the pressure students feel to look a certain way, put a stop to bullying, and refocus students on their education. In my opinion, uniform requirements will neither stop bullying nor make students more focused. While a uniform policy might relieve the problems slightly, these are complex and challenging issues that need further investigation and require a significant amount of time and energy on the part of the schools and parents. They cannot simply be solved by requiring students to wear the same outfit every day. 5 Mr. Crockett quoted President Clinton's 1996 State of the Union address, when he spoke about the need for schools to teach character, good principles, and citizenship. He highlighted President Clinton's comment that school uniforms might be a means through which young people can learn to judge themselves on the inside, rather than by what they're wearing on the outside. 6 Although I am respectful of the President's point of view, I do not agree that an editorial in your paper should use his opinion as a reason to pressure the school board to vote “yes” on the proposal. The school board members have to make their decision based on what is best for their schools and their students. 7 Finally, Mr. Crockett suggested that school uniforms would promote school pride. He wrote that wearing school uniforms might result in students feeling more connected to their peers and the school community, and foster a stronger sense of identity and fellowship. I do not think that these are valid reasons to enact a school uniform policy. Students should be encouraged to assert their personality, creativity, and voice. Compelling students to dress alike suppresses the diversity that our schools should be promoting. 8 In conclusion, I believe a school uniform policy would be ineffective, and I urge the school board to vote “no” on the matter. I would like to request that the school board first consider a stricter dress code, rather than implementing a uniform policy. This might be just the compromise for getting all the benefits of uniforms without the unintended consequences. Perhaps you can print another editorial to support my views. 9 Sincerely, 10 A Concerned Parent

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