“It does a lot to allow students to express themselves in ways that they previously weren’t allowed to,” Colton said. But, District 202 superintendent Eric Witherspoon said, ETHS’ student council was “crucial” in helping adapt the Oregon NOW model to work for District 202.ĮTHS senior and student council member Michael Colton said most students have been appreciative of the ability to dress the way they want. Inspired by the Oregon chapter of the National Organization for Women, ETHS’ new dress code was completed over the summer by a team of administrators and teachers. “(The changes) really came from the students’ voice, saying this is an old, out-of-date policy, and that we should revisit it,” Parsons said. Monique Parsons, vice president of the District 202 school board, said the changes were “a long time coming.” She said they gained momentum after a group of students voiced concerns that the dress code was more harshly enforced for girls and people of color. The revised code calls on ETHS staff to refrain from body-shaming, instead favoring constructive dialogue and explanation of the rules. Though there are still restrictions, this year’s dress code allows hats, hoodies, pajamas, yoga pants and spaghetti straps. As students across the country shed their tank tops and flip flops for T-shirts and sneakers to comply with school dress codes, Evanston Township High School is taking a different approach.
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