Safer Ed

Science and STEM labs inspire curiosity, creativity, and discovery, but they also come with real risks if hazards aren’t managed. In this episode of  Safer Ed , we explore how teachers can balance the excitement of hands-on learning with the responsibility of keeping students and staff safe. From outdated equipment and dangerous chemicals to biological hazards and risk assessment strategies, this...

In this  Safer Ed  episode, we continue our series on safety and inclusion in STEM classrooms by exploring  universal design  and  hazard analysis . Instead of reacting to student needs after the fact, universal design ensures that classrooms and labs are accessible, safe, and effective from the very beginning. Through this conversation, we highlight how proactive planning not only reduces safety...

In this two-part  Safer Ed  series, we explore how to make science and STEM classrooms both safer and more inclusive for students with additional needs. In Part 1, we focus on: Why safety for students with additional needs starts  before  the lab bench. The wide range of additional needs—physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and temporary—and why no two students are alike. The role of Individuali...

Nearly 40% of school lab accidents could be prevented with simple start-of-year inspections. In this episode of  Safer Ed , we dive into practical steps schools can take to make science labs, makerspaces, and art rooms safe before the first project begins. What You’ll Learn: Why the first weeks of school are the riskiest for lab accidents Four essential steps for starting the school year safely: P...

For this episode, special guests Anne Brown and Tobin Novasio join edCircuit host Tina Byland to discuss mental health awareness. This episode explores how schools and outside organizations can support students' mental health inside and outside of the school. The conversation begins by defining youth mental health and its impact on students' learning and development. Both guests explore th...

In this episode of Safer Ed, we are joined by guests Frankie Jackson and Jeff Angle, who discuss cybersecurity challenges and threats in K12 education. In the second part of the episode, our guests discuss the effects of distance learning on cybersecurity and frameworks for cybersecurity success. A major key discussed in this conversation is the development of a culture and practice of cybersecuri...

Focusing on safety in today’s educational environments, Safer Ed explores topics ranging from bullying among students to science lab safety, from digital citizenship to schoolwide trauma responses. Safer Ed aims to tackle each topic from multiple angles, including educator training, government legislation, community involvement, and much more. Safer Ed is available to view at edcircuit.com and on...