Anonymous
01/15/2025 13:21
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:A few years ago there was an article in the NYTimes about mandatory uniforms at NY schools in the 70s or 80s.
It was a leveling socially. Everyone's grades picked up, as did attendance. Then for some reason, the mandate was dropped and yes, the grades went down and so did attendance.
I don't have a link to this to hand, but I'm sure you can find it on google / the NYTimes website.
I always laugh when folks think that uniforms are leveling socially. They are not. There are other ways in which class difference will avail themselves. The shoes kids wear, their bookbag, the trips for break, etc.
The uniforms do not level socially they just remove some distraction from students.
The entire NYtimes article demonstrated that exactly that, it was socially leveling and academically boosting. You can argue with the. NYTimes all you like and their research and ALL the schools which took part. Personally, I find them more compelling than your whining.
Anonymous
01/15/2025 12:24
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:A few years ago there was an article in the NYTimes about mandatory uniforms at NY schools in the 70s or 80s.
It was a leveling socially. Everyone's grades picked up, as did attendance. Then for some reason, the mandate was dropped and yes, the grades went down and so did attendance.
I don't have a link to this to hand, but I'm sure you can find it on google / the NYTimes website.
I always laugh when folks think that uniforms are leveling socially. They are not. There are other ways in which class difference will avail themselves. The shoes kids wear, their bookbag, the trips for break, etc.
The uniforms do not level socially they just remove some distraction from students.
Anonymous
01/15/2025 10:10
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Uniforms in public schools are for poor urban kids. MCPS parents wouldn’t want anything those kids have!
They cost more.
No they don't. They can be cost effective and less would buy fast fashion. Better yet if uniforms could be bought from sensible soured materials on a mass scale.
I have a kid who doesn’t care about brands so it’s more expensive if you have to buy through specific stores. If you don’t like how your kid dresses do something about it.
Here's that poster who thinks on a micro level. Could having uniforms help reduce clothes going into landfill? Just a thought outside the "if you don't like how your kid..." blah blah blah
No, and I donate, give to friends or sell the clothes. It’s not wasted. I would not dress my kid in someone else’s worn out uniforms.
Yet you're fine to give to friends or sell, presuming that is clothes that have already been worn, to friends. Hmmm...
And? I get great deals. So, no we don’t need used clothing but most is in like new condition so happy to pass the better stuff on to friend.
Anonymous
01/15/2025 10:09
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:A few years ago there was an article in the NYTimes about mandatory uniforms at NY schools in the 70s or 80s.
It was a leveling socially. Everyone's grades picked up, as did attendance. Then for some reason, the mandate was dropped and yes, the grades went down and so did attendance.
I don't have a link to this to hand, but I'm sure you can find it on google / the NYTimes website.
You must be at a rich school.
Anonymous
01/15/2025 09:58
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Uniforms in public schools are for poor urban kids. MCPS parents wouldn’t want anything those kids have!
They cost more.
No they don't. They can be cost effective and less would buy fast fashion. Better yet if uniforms could be bought from sensible soured materials on a mass scale.
I have a kid who doesn’t care about brands so it’s more expensive if you have to buy through specific stores. If you don’t like how your kid dresses do something about it.
Here's that poster who thinks on a micro level. Could having uniforms help reduce clothes going into landfill? Just a thought outside the "if you don't like how your kid..." blah blah blah
No, and I donate, give to friends or sell the clothes. It’s not wasted. I would not dress my kid in someone else’s worn out uniforms.
Yet you're fine to give to friends or sell, presuming that is clothes that have already been worn, to friends. Hmmm...
Anonymous
01/15/2025 06:10
Subject: School uniforms
Uniforms are really expensive for low-income families so I wonder why it's low-income districts that have them?
Anonymous
01/14/2025 14:55
Subject: School uniforms
A few years ago there was an article in the NYTimes about mandatory uniforms at NY schools in the 70s or 80s.
It was a leveling socially. Everyone's grades picked up, as did attendance. Then for some reason, the mandate was dropped and yes, the grades went down and so did attendance.
I don't have a link to this to hand, but I'm sure you can find it on google / the NYTimes website.
It was a leveling socially. Everyone's grades picked up, as did attendance. Then for some reason, the mandate was dropped and yes, the grades went down and so did attendance.
I don't have a link to this to hand, but I'm sure you can find it on google / the NYTimes website.
Anonymous
01/14/2025 14:50
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:I went to school in England and wore a uniform. My kid was in mcps thru 2nd and is now in private. They have a uniform. It’s a polo shirt with school emblem and then any khaki or navy pants they like. I get her pants from the thrift store, the shirts are about $20 each. It’s not expensive to me, including the PE uniform it’s about $100 every 2 years.
I’d love to see all kids in uniforms, itll never we happen here though.
But you haven’t articulated why you would love to see all kids in uniform short of that’s what you grew up with a so are used to.
Anonymous
01/14/2025 14:41
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:I went to school in England and wore a uniform. My kid was in mcps thru 2nd and is now in private. They have a uniform. It’s a polo shirt with school emblem and then any khaki or navy pants they like. I get her pants from the thrift store, the shirts are about $20 each. It’s not expensive to me, including the PE uniform it’s about $100 every 2 years.
I’d love to see all kids in uniforms, itll never we happen here though.
That is expensive when you can get stuff for $3-10. For young kids even less.
Anonymous
01/14/2025 14:40
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Uniforms in public schools are for poor urban kids. MCPS parents wouldn’t want anything those kids have!
They cost more.
No they don't. They can be cost effective and less would buy fast fashion. Better yet if uniforms could be bought from sensible soured materials on a mass scale.
I have a kid who doesn’t care about brands so it’s more expensive if you have to buy through specific stores. If you don’t like how your kid dresses do something about it.
Here's that poster who thinks on a micro level. Could having uniforms help reduce clothes going into landfill? Just a thought outside the "if you don't like how your kid..." blah blah blah
No, and I donate, give to friends or sell the clothes. It’s not wasted. I would not dress my kid in someone else’s worn out uniforms.
Anonymous
01/14/2025 13:15
Subject: School uniforms
I went to school in England and wore a uniform. My kid was in mcps thru 2nd and is now in private. They have a uniform. It’s a polo shirt with school emblem and then any khaki or navy pants they like. I get her pants from the thrift store, the shirts are about $20 each. It’s not expensive to me, including the PE uniform it’s about $100 every 2 years.
I’d love to see all kids in uniforms, itll never we happen here though.
I’d love to see all kids in uniforms, itll never we happen here though.
Anonymous
01/14/2025 13:04
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Uniforms in public schools are for poor urban kids. MCPS parents wouldn’t want anything those kids have!
They cost more.
No they don't. They can be cost effective and less would buy fast fashion. Better yet if uniforms could be bought from sensible soured materials on a mass scale.
I have a kid who doesn’t care about brands so it’s more expensive if you have to buy through specific stores. If you don’t like how your kid dresses do something about it.
Here's that poster who thinks on a micro level. Could having uniforms help reduce clothes going into landfill? Just a thought outside the "if you don't like how your kid..." blah blah blah
Many schools have used uniform sales. That might not prevent uniforms for reaching the landfill but it extends the usefulness of the garment. It also makes school uniforms available at a cheaper price.
Anonymous
01/14/2025 08:25
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Uniforms in public schools are for poor urban kids. MCPS parents wouldn’t want anything those kids have!
They cost more.
No they don't. They can be cost effective and less would buy fast fashion. Better yet if uniforms could be bought from sensible soured materials on a mass scale.
I have a kid who doesn’t care about brands so it’s more expensive if you have to buy through specific stores. If you don’t like how your kid dresses do something about it.
Here's that poster who thinks on a micro level. Could having uniforms help reduce clothes going into landfill? Just a thought outside the "if you don't like how your kid..." blah blah blah
School clothes different from nonschool clothes means more waste
Anonymous
01/13/2025 23:38
Subject: School uniforms
I grew up in south Asia and every school had their distinctive uniform, private and public. I liked it at the time because my family couldn’t afford to buy many clothes for us so the uniform felt better than having to repeat the same few outfits. Times are different now, I don’t think a uniform is necessary.
Anonymous
01/13/2025 23:06
Subject: School uniforms
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Uniforms in public schools are for poor urban kids. MCPS parents wouldn’t want anything those kids have!
They cost more.
No they don't. They can be cost effective and less would buy fast fashion. Better yet if uniforms could be bought from sensible soured materials on a mass scale.
I have a kid who doesn’t care about brands so it’s more expensive if you have to buy through specific stores. If you don’t like how your kid dresses do something about it.
Here's that poster who thinks on a micro level. Could having uniforms help reduce clothes going into landfill? Just a thought outside the "if you don't like how your kid..." blah blah blah