Topic Analysis

Team Debate Resolution--Resolved: School uniform policies significantly improve student learning.

There seems to be two keys to the resolution: 1. At what point does one reach, "significant improvement?" and 2. How does one define/measure, "student learning?" Determining the definition of both phrases are central to the case for affirmative and negative teams.

Possible Affirmative Arguments for this Resolution can include...

1. Statistics showing improved student performance (reading, writing, math scores on standardized tests.) after school uniform policies were implemented.

2. Studies or Statistics showing improvement in school safety (decreased violence, improved attendance, reduction in office referrals, suspensions, expulsions)

3. Improvement in school pride and school environment

4. Reduced cost for school clothing

Possible Negative Arguments can include...

1. Studies or statistics showing no change or a reduction in school performance after implementing school uniform policies.

2. Loss of privacy and/or freedom of expression

3. Increase cost of student clothing

4. Studies or statistics showing no change or reduction of school safety indicators