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The main
of El Salvador's new education initiative is on
and conduct. In particular, boys are required to have
-cropped, military-style haircuts, while all students must wear
uniforms and greet all teachers respectfully. There has been mixed
to the new policy. A leading teachers' union called it a "regrettable
" of schools. It was concerned that the country was veering back to the days of military
. It said: "We are concerned that the already [endemic]
of power against students will increase." However, many parents are
of the new rules. One said: "That's how you straighten children out from a young
."