Are school uniforms useful or not? (“Quotes on Uniform Politics” 1). Theodore R. Mitchell, UCLA School of Education says, “I think this is great news for all of us who have supported school uniforms as a way to build community.” An urgent issue, bullying has become a major problem in many schools, and to eliminate this problem, school policies should require students to wear uniforms. Many people believe that school uniforms transform the community into a safer and more positive academic environment, prevent gang violence and assist families, who cannot afford expensive clothing. Caring more about others than themselves, students pay more attention to the appearance of their peers rather than their academics. To begin with, if school uniforms became part of In terms of school policy, the academic performance of students would improve phenomenally. Hanley noted that “the reason for the policy [was] to further improve rising test scores and provide a safe and comfortable learning environment” (A1+). scores, and they figured that if students dressed the same, they would have no choice but to focus on their school work. If students could focus on their school work, then they would have high self-esteem. Furthermore, Valdez believes that school uniforms will, positively, change the way students perform academically: “… [they] decrease self-consciousness and increase self-esteem…” (14). Reasonable and realistic, students who feel better about themselves will be successful in school than those who have low self-esteem. Not only do school uniforms encourage students to have a better attitude towards themselves, but they also change the environment in which students learn...... middle of paper......Print.Hanley, Kipp. “A uniform solution in middle school?” McClatchy-Tribune Business News. October 4, 2009: A1+. Gentlemen Source of knowledge. Proquest LLC. Network. November 8, 2010. Mitchell, Theodore R. “Quotes on Uniform Politics.” Lbschools.net. LBUSD. 2010. Long Beach Unified School District. Network. November 15, 2010.Soloman, Louis K. “Schools Beautify Without Uniforms.” Sun Sentinel June 30, 2004: A1+. Gentlemen Source of knowledge. Proquest. Network. November 11, 2010.Stephens, Daniel. “School dress codes are necessary and constitutional.” Student Rights May 2001: 12-16. Storm. North Carolina Family Policy. Network. November 9, 2010. Synder, Susan. “Shirts tucked in, cell phones out: School rules are changing.” Philadelphia Inquirer September 24, 2004: A1+. Gentlemen Source of knowledge. Proquest LLC. Network. November 8, 2010.Valdez, Al. How can gang violence be prevented? San Clemente: Law Tech, 2005. Print.