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Evanston Yoga Pants and Leggings Ban: Dress Code Debate Continues
Despite a directive from Evanston/Skokie School District 65, hundreds of students wore yoga pants and leggings anyway last week and have signed a petition in opposition of the new dress code, News.com reports.
Letters to the principal, petitions and flat-out defiance have resulted from Evanston/Skokie District 65's recent ban of yoga pants and leggings because they are "too distracting for boys" and not appropriate attire for the classroom, News.com reports.
Hundreds of students at Haven Middle School in Evanston signed a petition voicing their disapproval, the article states, and wore leggings and yoga pants last week despite the directive from the school district.
Evanston Patch columnist Christine Wolf questions whether this issue is appropriate for school administrators to focus their attention on.
Check here for a March 18 letter from the Haven Middle School principal to parents and students regarding the issue.
What do you think? Is it appropriate for the school district to dictate how children dress? Let us know in the comment section below.
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