Evaluation of School Uniform Policy at John Adams and Truman Middle Schools for Albuquerque Public Schools.

Autor/in	Elder, Deborah L.
Institution	Albuquerque Public Schools, NM. Planning, Research and Accountability.
Titel	Evaluation of School Uniform Policy at John Adams and Truman Middle Schools for Albuquerque Public Schools.
Quelle	(1999), (37 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Quantitative Daten; Academic Achievement; Discipline; Middle Schools; Public Schools; School Culture; School Safety; School Uniforms; Student Subcultures + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulleistung; Disziplin; Middle school; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Public school; Öffentliche Schule; Schulkultur; Schulleben; School uniform; Schulkleidung
Abstract	A uniform policy at two Albuquerque middle schools became a reality as a result of parent initiative. Parents provided input through attending meetings and a fashion show, serving on the uniform task force, completing surveys, voting, and revisiting the policy. Parents not only initiated the development of the policy, but were active participants throughout all stages of implementation. Students were involved in the planning process as well. Students participated in the fashion show, worked on the uniform task force, participated in interviews and focus groups, and constructed and revised the survey. This evaluation uses both qualitative and quantitative methods of research to provide an accurate assessment of the impact of uniforms. Outcome data include discipline referrals and number of students achieving honor-roll status. These sources of information provide a quantifiable overview of changes in discipline and student achievement. Perceptions regarding uniforms are measured through interviews, focus groups, and surveys. This triangulation of data allows a complete picture of community perceptions to emerge. Perceptions of the school environment directly influence behavior and are essential in providing an accurate and complete evaluation of the uniform policy. Interviews were conducted with 30 parents, 12 teachers, and 27 students from both middle schools. Results are provided as well as observations from focus groups, and data are provided from surveys. Appendixes provided interview data and uniform implementation timeline/history. (DFR)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC