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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
really? yet it seems to work so well for private schools where the grades, graduations, and acceptance to better higher learning (read not community college)....
seems that the superficial solution works pretty well across America.[COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]
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Actually, you can't compare that data. There are too many factors and not enough constants to draw a valid conclusion. First, private schools are free to let in and kick out any students they wish. Public schools are required to enroll any child living in its district. Second, private schools generally cost money and have a lot of hoops to jump through to get accepted. Generally, the parents that put in that much effort take stock in their child's education and future. In public schools, many parents just want their child in school so they can have a free babysitting service.
While I do agree that maintaining a dress code can reduce distraction, it is not a fix all to raise test scores and graduation rates. It just eliminates one of many problems that makes it difficult for students to focus.