Basic Journalistic Writing Skills

Topic 1
1.) I could ask: The principle, Dr. Robinson, a counselor like Ms. Loza, and the superintendent, Dr. Paul Cruz.
2.)

• Why is the school board enforcing the new school uniform policy?
• What caused the idea for the uniforms?
• How did you decide to enforce the policy? 
• How do you think students will react to this new district-wide policy? 
• What made you think to have a school uniform?
• Do you think that students will be open-minded about the uniforms?
• Was there a person who influenced your decision?
• Are you prepared for the students' opinions on the new dress code?
• What are you willing to do to make sure the students are comfortable in the uniforms? 
• How strict will the dress code be?
• What happens if a girl wants to wear pants instead of a skirt?
• Or what would you say to a boy who wanted to wear a skirt instead of pants?
• Are you prepared for religious beliefs to get in the way of the uniforms? 
• If a student refuses to show the amount of skin that the uniform allows because of religious beliefs, how would you handle that?
• Will teachers have to wear uniforms as well?
• Was there a specific goal in mind when you set the new rules?
• Was the reason for the uniforms to help stop an important issue?
• Do you think that these uniforms will help prevent bullying?
• With these new uniforms, do you expect a new environment around the schools?
• How do you plan on making students grow to like the uniforms?