Parents say new clear backpacks at APS schools are not durable

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Public Schools' clear backpack policy went into effect at five additional middle schools on January 6, and already, parents are noticing the bags are falling apart. APS spent $90,000 to purchase 7,000 clear backpacks to implement the policy. Two weeks later, parents are frustrated, saying the provided bags are thin [...]