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Nibley Park students demonstrate school-uniform program to Senate
Summary
Nibley Park School staff and 44 students presented a short 'fashion show' on the Senate floor to illustrate how a voluntary uniform policy has affected behavior, parental involvement and classroom climate at the school, which officials described as calmer and more focused.
Principal Jane Larson and teacher Laurie Smith led a brief presentation to the Utah Senate on Jan. 23 showcasing Nibley Park School’s voluntary uniform policy. The school brought 44 children to demonstrate classroom activities and models of daily learning.
"I believe it's our school uniforms," Principal Larson told the chamber, saying the policy helped create a calmer learning environment and increased parent engagement. Teachers accompanying the students described improvements in classroom order, student grooming and homework participation; one teacher said nearly 100 percent of her students read nightly with a parent since the uniform policy took effect.
Senators applauded the presentation. Senator Stevenson praised Principal Larson’s courage in implementing the policy on a voluntary basis and said several other schools are watching the results. The students’ short performance and classroom demonstrations concluded without legislative action but drew sustained positive comment from members of both parties.
The presentation was part of the Senate’s recognition of youth and education concerns during the session; the body later recessed and took up other legislative business.
