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Scotland Bans Unisex Toilets and Phones

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A Scottish court just ruled unisex school toilets unlawful, citing discrimination against girls—after a girl was forced to hold it until she got home, feeling unsafe. This reversal, cheered by figures like JK Rowling who warn schools of lawsuits, signals a return to common sense: privacy and safety for students, especially girls, must come first. Meanwhile, Edinburgh’s new phone ban—requiring students to lock devices in pouches all day—aims to force focus back on learning, sparking mixed reactions but earning praise from officials. With a potential nationwide phone ban looming, Scotland may be rebooting education: pens, books, and times tables over screens. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88ea59917a162e9c

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