dress codes

When outspoken feminist rebel Ruby McAllister stands up for a girl being humiliated into covering up, they become the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion, which forces them to face their own insecurities, biases, privileges and the ups-and-downs of newfound friendship.

When outspoken feminist rebel Ruby McAllister stands up for a girl being humiliated into covering up, they become the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion, which forces them to face their own insecurities, biases, privileges and the ups-and-downs of newfound friendship.

"An eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion"--Provided by publisher.

When outspoken feminist rebel Ruby McAllister stands up for a girl being humiliated into covering up, they become the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion, which forces them to face their own insecurities, biases, privileges and the ups-and-downs of newfound friendship.

"An eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion"--Provided by publisher.

"An eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion"--.

"Most schools have at least some form of a dress code. However, some people believe dress codes are restrictive and unnecessary. Is one approach better than the other? Readers are immersed in the debate surrounding school dress codes through the use of informative text that presents multiple points of view. Readers are encouraged to keep an open mind and developed an informed opinion as they explore the many sides of an issue that directly affects them"--Provided by publisher.

After her first day of middle school is ruined by a dress code violation, Margie Kelly begins to notice blatant sexism and decides to protest the school's gender inequality.

There are many opinions about whether kids should wear uniforms. Important questions include: Do school uniforms improve students' selfimage? Do school uniforms help students learn? Do school uniforms improve school spirit? By looking at each question from two sides, readers can see how opinions can influence people's thinking.

Briefly discusses the pros and cons involved with the topic of school uniforms--such as the argument that uniforms create stronger school communities.