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Leadership within education is always a challenge, but in the rapidly changing technology landscape we now work in, it seems even more daunting. I've collected some interesting reflections on educational leadership here. Enjoy!
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Not even bankers wear ties and blazers any more. So why should schoolchildren?

Not even bankers wear ties and blazers any more. So why should schoolchildren? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Suspended for wearing the wrong socks: there’s no way this is ‘preparing children for the world of work’, says business academic André Spicer
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Once a form of ‘social camouflage’, school uniforms have become impractical and unfair. Why it’s time for a makeover

Once a form of ‘social camouflage’, school uniforms have become impractical and unfair. Why it’s time for a makeover | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Debating whether school uniforms are good or bad sidesteps a bigger issue: students – especially girls – need better designed garments that support their learning and well-being.
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Claire Amos: The pros of no school uniform

Claire Amos: The pros of no school uniform | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it

Principal of Albany High School, Claire Amos, tells us why she is in favour of schools ditching uniforms.

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Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking system to monitor students.

Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking system to monitor students. | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Chinese schools are beginning to track students to prevent them from skipping classes or falling asleep in class — and a facial recognition system prevents cheating.
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Private schools offer girls uniform choice

Private schools offer girls uniform choice | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
TOP Perth private schools will allow girls to wear shorts and pants from next year as the uniform revolution gathers momentum.
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The cost of school uniforms is a barrier to education – but there are ways to level the playing field

The cost of school uniforms is a barrier to education – but there are ways to level the playing field | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
As the start of the school year looms, school uniform prices will be front-of-mind for many families already facing a cost of living crisis. What can be done to reduce the burden?
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4 reasons schools should let students wear sports uniforms every day

4 reasons schools should let students wear sports uniforms every day | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Nine in ten parents agree school uniforms should support their kids to be active. That's only one reason schools should let kids wear sports uniforms. They're also cheaper and kids prefer them.
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Should school uniforms be compulsory? We asked five experts

Should school uniforms be compulsory? We asked five experts | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
We asked five experts from various fields whether school uniforms should be compulsory. Four out of five said no.
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School uniforms: what Australian schools can do to promote acceptance of gender diversity

Despite the "Yes" vote, Australia has a long way to go in accepting sexuality and gender fluidity, especially in schools. Changing strict uniform rules is a small step in the right direction.
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Why do we still make girls wear skirts and dresses as school uniform?

Why do we still make girls wear skirts and dresses as school uniform? | Educational Leadership | Scoop.it
Wearing a skirt at school can make girls less likely to participate in physical activity, and it's time schools changed their policies around it.
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