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Students tell board locked bathrooms and limited laptops hinder learning
Summary
Student speakers at the board meeting asked Cumberland County Schools to keep some restrooms unlocked and expand access to laptops and take-home devices, saying locked bathrooms and uneven technology access reduce instructional time and equity.
Three student leaders who addressed the Cumberland County Board of Education asked the district to change everyday operations that they say affect learning and student well-being.
“Bathroom accessibility may seem like a minor issue, but it has a significant impact on students' comfort, focus and overall well-being,” said Julian Urena, a senior and student-body president at Southview High School. Urena said several bathrooms are locked during the day, forcing students to walk long distances and…
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