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Does wearing a school uniform improve student behavior?

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imageShould school students wear a uniform?Students' image via www.shutterstock.com

In a growing number of school districts across the nation, students must wear a uniform.

This is not the stereotypical school uniform associated with Catholic schools – pleated plaid skirt with a blouse for girls; a button-down shirt, a necktie and dark pants for...

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