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School Bans Backpacks, Confuses Parents | Durham News
East Garner Magnet Middle School’s bold move to ban backpacks and replace them with “binder bags” has sparked chaos — and not just because the bags haven’t arrived yet. Parents are furious over the lack of official notice, which was posted via a Facebook QR code instead of the school’s usual communication channels. With students now carrying white binders and clear cinch sacks while waiting for the real deal, confusion reigns. The school claims safety is the reason — but without clear, consistent messaging from administration, many families feel blindsided. Wake County hasn’t chimed in…
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