Uniform Uniformity

Here's a picture from my senior year of high school, with my classmate Mark.

The debate has been taking place for a number of years, and while there are some that will argue that it's easier to allow school-aged children to wear whatever clothing they so choose, statistics have proven that it's less expensive for a family to dress their children if they wear a school uniform.

There are some parents that will argue either side of the argument, and it's key to get parents involved in the process, but let's be honest, the school system needs to step into the new millennium and realize that kids learn differently and the 'traditional' way of learning has to change to suit how children learn.

Learning is a two-way street and ask any teacher that teaches in either a public or private school setting, children are attending school with all sorts of baggage and issues that distract them from learning.

So, I'm all for the City of Worcester instituting uniforms for Worcester Public Schools as it makes it easier to identify what school a child attends and congratulate them on going to school, learning and expanding their horizons.