To be fair, if you've been told about this before, or if the school you teach at expects a little formality from their teachers, YDI. I know that if any teacher at my school wore anything other than a shirt and tie or a fairly formal dress, they would be out the gates like that.

hoodies = evil. Just ask Travon Martin. he's the dude Zimmerman killed because he had a hoodie..

Judgemental bitch

Teachers are usually expected to dress professionally, so I am not surprised. Maybe invest in something not that casual.

Two things. First, as for dress code, I didn't see if anybody considered if the hoodie or hoodies in question were related to the school. Say if OP was a coach, they might have that sport represented. Some schools and some districts allow their teachers to wear spirit wear, which could include hoodies, both on Fridays, but also for special occasions, like a pep rally. Second, there are some states that a union does not do anything and it does not make sense to join a union at all unless you want the insurance. In other states joining a union is required. It depends on where OP is teaching.

You work in a professional field. Not only should you conduct your actions in such a manner fitting for such a job you should dress for the job too. This is your own fault and you should not be blaming her.

Didn't you know teachers are supposed to be perfect at all times and in any situation? This is one of many reasons I left the education field-too much BS.

Sucks not to have tenure

Is this because it is in the hood... Or?

It would suck even more if you were a gym teacher.