Public schools in Springfield, Illinois, don’t allow students to wear pajamas in the classroom. Now that rule also applies to students’ living rooms and kitchens! The Springfield school district is asking kids to follow its dress code while on video calls from home. And many private schools are requiring kids to wear their uniforms while learning remotely.
School officials in Springfield say their goal is to create a classroom environment for remote learners. Supporters of the dress code point out that it might help kids focus on the lessons, not on what their classmates are wearing.
But some parents think it’s unfair to tell kids what to wear in their own homes. They say remote learning is stressful enough without having to worry about dress codes. Plus, they say, as long as kids keep up with their schoolwork, what does it matter if they’re in pajamas?