Call it a learning lesson.School officials are doing away with a requirement of allowing only transparent backpacks on two school campuses. The plan was put in place last year for the 2022-2023 academic year.The rule only affected middle school and high school students.See-through backpacks allowed school staff to see what students were bringing with them into class.The requirement is being sidelined for the upcoming school year for several reasons. Plastic backpacks tear too easily. They are difficult to find in stores, and thus were difficult in replaceing damaged bags. The bags cost $20 to $30 and higher.“It was too much ...