It’s a new school year – and with a new school year comes new rules.
Cell phone bans, dress code changes—in some cases banning hoodies and all-black clothing—and even the removal of mirrors from school bathrooms are among the changes schools across America are making in the name of safety and better student engagement.
Officials often cite concerns for students’ physical or mental health as reasons for the new standards. But the rules – and their enforcement – aren’t always cut-and-dried.
