The Cleveland teachers' union is fighting the school district's attempt to require them to follow the same dress code governing students, which bars jeans, sweatpants, T-shirts, and flip-flops. City officials say proper attire will help teachers be seen as role models, but union officials say the requirements are "insulting."
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