A Queensland tribunal has ruled it is not discriminatory for a school to require girls to wear a skirt at formal events.
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After yet another student is banned for having the “wrong” type of hair at school, new research shows this is part of a wider pattern to enforce norms around gender, class and race.
Uniforms can cost hundreds of dollars. If students are required to wear them, the government should ensure they don’t become a barrier to education.
It is important to study clothing items to pinpoint the triggers for sensory over-stimulation.
New research shows how harassment of young people in their school uniforms is a serious issue that has largely flow under the radar.
As the start of the school year looms, school uniform prices will be front-of-mind for many families already facing a cost of living crisis. What can be done to reduce the burden?
Nine in ten parents agree school uniforms should support their kids to be active. That’s only one reason schools should let kids wear sports uniforms. They’re also cheaper and kids prefer them.
Banning the kirpan because it resembles a knife heads Australia down a path of religion free schools.
We asked five experts from various fields whether school uniforms should be compulsory. Four out of five said no.
Dress codes in schools can mask a lot of inequality issues around gender, race and religion. Why not go with a simple policy that applies to everyone equally and discuss the underlying issues instead?
Despite the “Yes” vote, Australia has a long way to go in accepting sexuality and gender fluidity, especially in schools. Changing strict uniform rules is a small step in the right direction.
There’s a simple solution to the school uniform conundrum: have a range of sanctioned options and allow students to choose, no matter their gender.
There’s no evidence to say school uniforms are better or worse for learning, but dress codes do teach kids a thing or two about civics.
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