EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — School dress codes in the Borderland have undergone significant changes, speculating a shift towards relaxed policies and evolving student expression.
The transformation has sparked discussions among parents and educators about the reasons behind these changes and their implications for school culture.
Mark Paz, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools at El Paso ISD, attributed the shift to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think COVID was the shift. I think when you have students at home for two years, they’re wearing whatever’s comfortable. And to come back to an institution where you’re now having more restrictions, it’s a difficult transition,” said Paz…