School Uniform Debate

There are several sites available that discuss the debate of school uniforms.  We encourage all of you to do some research related to this debate.  Below you will find one site that nicely lists both cons and pros side by side. 

https://school-uniforms.procon.org/

Have a wonderful week.  We are almost to Spring Break! 

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