My Dress Code by Adrian Auten https://padlet.com/adrian_auten/t1surle669jm Made with eyes on the prize en-us 2017-10-16 13:12:56 UTC 2017-10-17 13:16:38 UTC hello@padlet.com The first school dress code law was established in 1969 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case, known as Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District, involved several high school students who wore black armbands to school in a planned protest against the Vietnam War. In a far-reaching decision, the Court essentially decided that schools may limit student expression (such as enforcing dress codes) if there is a legitimate concern that such expression will be disruptive to the learning environment or violate the rights of others.Today, most states have laws that allow school boards to make dress code rules for students within their district to promote a safe, disciplined school environment, prevent interference with schoolwork and discipline, and to encourage uniformity of student dress. For instance, dress codes that prohibit clothing that is vulgar, obscene or worn in a manner that disrupts school activity are generally permitted – whereas dress codes that censor student expression because educators do not like the message are generally not permitted. adrian_auten https://padlet.com/adrian_auten/t1surle669jm/wish/197324352 https://goo.gl/PKHSds
The first school dress code law was established in 1969 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case, known as Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District, involved several high school students who wore black armbands to school in a planned protest against the Vietnam War. In a far-reaching decision, the Court essentially decided that schools may limit student expression (such as enforcing dress codes) if there is a legitimate concern that such expression will be disruptive to the learning environment or violate the rights of others.

Today, most states have laws that allow school boards to make dress code rules for students within their district to promote a safe, disciplined school environment, prevent interference with schoolwork and discipline, and to encourage uniformity of student dress. For instance, dress codes that prohibit clothing that is vulgar, obscene or worn in a manner that disrupts school activity are generally permitted – whereas dress codes that censor student expression because educators do not like the message are generally not permitted.



]]> 2017-10-16 13:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/adrian_auten/t1surle669jm/wish/197324352 adrian_auten https://padlet.com/adrian_auten/t1surle669jm/wish/197327492 2017-10-16 13:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/adrian_auten/t1surle669jm/wish/197327492 In almost every way, school dress codes single out girls. They forbid short shorts and skirts, spaghetti straps and tanks tops and form-fitting clothes like leggings and yoga pants, telling girls in no uncertain terms that the natural shapes of their bodies are forbidden at school. In more egregious cases, they ban things like natural hairstyles, specifically targeting students of color and telling them their culture is not welcome in what’s supposed to be a safe space for learning.Do those rules benefit any students? We don’t think so. They stomp out diversity and gender equity, which are actually ideals we should all be fostering in kids.“All Schools Should Look At This Dress Code That Finally Gets It Right.” Scary Mommy, 2017, goo.gl/aGxEtg. https://padlet.com/adrian_auten/t1surle669jm/wish/197755676 The first school dress code law was established in 1969 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case, known as Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District, involved several high school students who wore black armbands to school in a planned protest against the Vietnam War. In a far-reaching decision, the Court essentially decided that schools may limit student expression (such as enforcing dress codes) if there is a legitimate concern that such expression will be disruptive to the learning environment or violate the rights of others.


School Dress Codes.” Findlaw, goo.gl/PKHSds. |
Dress codes in schools have over the decades shifted from unfairly targeting boys to girls, said Jo Paoletti, a retired professor at the University of Maryland who has researched areas like fashion changes, gender studies and dress codes. When boys were at the center of dress code controversies in the 1960s and '70s — largely revolving around long hair and hairstyles — it was mostly because adults wanted them to conform amid an era of activism
Guerrero, Rafael. “Students Question Dress Codes in District U46: 'It's Basically Telling Us to Hide Ourselves'.” Elgin Courier-News, 2017, goo.gl/3adygp.


"School staff shall enforce the dress code consistently and in a manner that does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income or body type/size," the school's website reads. "All students should be able to dress comfortably for school and engage in the educational environment without fear of or actual unnecessary discipline or body shaming."

Vogue, Teen. “An Illinois High School Dress Code Is Challenging the Body Shaming Trend.” Fox News, Fox News, Apr. 2017, goo.gl/acK71M.
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