School Uniforms

Websites
School Uniforms -- lots of links and resources on the topic.

Do They Reduce Violence or Just Make Us Feel Better? -- a good article that takes a critical view of uniforms.

Uniform Effects? -- a 2005 article that presents the view that "schools cite benefits of student uniforms, but researchers see little evidence of effectiveness."

Uniforms Get Credit for Decrease in Discipline Problems -- a 1996 article about apparent positive effects of uniforms in Long Beach, CA.

Resources Provided by the Long Beach, CA School District -- a page of links and resources related to Long Beach's use of uniforms.

School Uniforms: The Raging Debate -- discusses a number of school districts where uniform policies have been implemented -- also, lots of links.

Information and Resources: Public School Uniforms -- a collection of research summaries and links to relevant studies, articles, and websites.

Manual on School Uniforms -- a pro-uniform article that gives a rationale for and addresses questions many people have about uniforms -- full title is, School Uniforms: Where They Are and Why They Work.

The Effect of Student Uniforms on Attendance, Behavior Problems, Substance Use, and Academic Achievement -- an article presenting research on the impact of uniforms.

Some Good Books and Articles
Brunsma, D. & Rockquemore, K. 1998. The Effect of Student Uniforms on Attendance, Behavior Problems, Substance Use, and Academic Achievement. The Journal of Educational Research, 13, February.