Date of Degree Completion
Spring 2025
Degree Type
Capstone - Open Access
Instructor/Advisor
Dr. Gerardo Gauthier-Zayas & Dr. Audrey Falk
Abstract
This qualitative policy analysis capstone reviewed how two school uniform policies across two counties in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States impact student learning outcomes. The capstone explored the differences in implementing School Uniform Policies A and B across eight Title I public middle schools in Counties A and B. This author reviewed available scholarly articles to examine the features and limitations of school uniform policies and their impact on student learning outcomes. A comparative analysis methodology was used to investigate School Uniform Policies A and B. Secondary data examining School Uniform Policies A and B, demographic information of Counties A and B, and academic statistics of eight sites and how these policies impacted student learning outcomes were analyzed. The analysis was approached using themes of uniform policy implementation and enforcement, financial accessibility, socioeconomic status, cultural inclusivity, and academic performance and attendance. This author considers uniform policies important due to their effect on students’ school experiences and academic success. Understanding the role that school uniform policies play in educational learning outcomes is a primary reason to pursue how they impact learning environments. This research aims to evaluate policies and their impact on student outcomes, teachers, and other stakeholders’ evidence and insight into future research on the impact school uniform policies have through the lens of enforcement.
Recommended Citation
Noreen, Shaista, "The Role of School Uniform Policies A and B: A Comparative Analysis" (2025). Community Engagement Student Work. 136.
https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/soe_student_ce/136