“A uniform is typically one of the more expensive pieces,” McGriff said. “They can be one of the most cost-effective ways to keep girls in school.” Studies have shown that providing free ...

“This may present greater challenges for girls if they are required or expected to wear skirts and dresses as part of their school uniform,” the report said. The lead researcher has called on ...

The change has been issued as part of a new set of guidelines for governing bodies and head teachers on issues relating to school uniform policy ... be described as a “girls’ item”.

Sometimes, a book can have a life-changing impact. For Payton McGriff, that turned out to be true. McGriff was a sophomore at the University of Idaho when she read Half the Sky, which examines the ...