Read the excerpt from Bianca’s speech, "Dress Codes Are Out.”School dress codes are outdated and superficial. Students should be allowed to wear what makes them comfortable and make the learning environment more conducive. School dress codes have been around since the 1960s, when schools could tell a student how to wear their hair. As time went on, school districts used dress codes as a way to set the academic tone and prevent rule breaking. But how did that benefit students—then OR now? Simon Ippolito of Foxtown University found that dress codes do not help prepare students for the workplace. He continues by stating that schools should focus on skills that teach students how to problem-solve rather than concern themselves with students’ individual styles. Additionally, researchers found that there was no relationship between dress codes and academic performance. School districts are slowly phasing out dress codes.
Answer
A
He continues by stating that schools should focus on skills that teach students how to problem-solve rather than concern themselves with students’ individual styles.
B
Simon Ippolito of Foxtown University found that dress codes do not help prepare students for the workplace.
C
School districts are slowly phasing out dress codes.
D
School dress codes are outdated and superficial.
Explanation
The central idea is the speech’s main claim: school dress codes are outdated and superficial, and students should be able to dress comfortably. The other choices give supporting details about workplace preparation, useful skills, or districts phasing out dress codes. Therefore, “School dress codes are outdated and superficial” best states the central idea.
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