More Knox County schools could have their own dress codes next year

[Lola Alapo]

After the success of dress standards at two Knox County high schools, about 20 other schools are thinking about implementing their own.
They're careful not to call them uniforms.

See the story at http://knoxnews.com/news/2009/jan/21/20-more-knox-schools-interested/

What do you think about schools having their own dress standards? How do you think this will impact students? parents' wallets?

Lola Alapo
K-12 Education Reporter
Knoxville News Sentinel

[Vic Spencer]

Debi just tell them that the best way to learn a subject really well is by teaching it. So they would get a lot out of tutoring.

[Debi]

Students with disabilities are provided extended school year (ESY) services when it's proven that a break causes regression. But the ESY services offered are generally dismal. If the ESY mimicked the regular school year it would be far more effective. At the same time, kids do benefit from breaks, but year around calendars offer that. I think it would be great for optional ESY programs. Those who most need it or who most want it could get it.