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Uniforms have long been a part of Catholic schooling tradition, and many public schools have also adopted school uniform policies in recent years.
There is some evidence to suggest that uniforms can reduce behavioral issues in the classroom and may be associated with increased academic achievement, but we find there are also convenient reasons to require student uniforms. Specifically, uniforms:
Eliminate the need for teachers and staff to make judgment calls about what clothing is appropriate.
Streamline mornings for students and families.
Save families money on clothing costs.
We hear from many families that uniforms make it easy to get ready in the morning since there is no need to decide what to wear. Additionally, uniforms can reduce the amount of clothing that needs to be purchased each year since items can be easily passed down to siblings.