Public schools

Brickbat: Can't You Knock?

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In Illinois, Oak Park and River Forest High School removed exterior doors to student bathrooms. The intent was to stop problems like vaping, skipping class, and fighting, and the school reports fewer incidents since removing the doors. But students are pushing back: Laila Rosenthal, a junior, started a Change.org petition opposing the policy—with over 600 signatures so far—saying bathroom doors are important for students' privacy and security.