A recent incident in which a student was hospitalized after a science project caught fire highlights an important reality for educators: science projects are among the most difficult activities to manage from a safety standpoint. Read the full article here: https://www.wdrb.com/news/student-hospitalized-after-science-project-catches-fire-at-st-matthews-school/article_f74dae10-58fe-420d-a56e-f2d3dfdb1335.html As Ken Roy first noted on X, this situation reinforces the need for

In Moorestown, NJ, a teenager was recently charged after an illegal explosives lab was discovered in their home’s basement. Authorities recovered highly volatile chemicals and described the situation as a “ticking time bomb.” 🔗 ABC News This incident is a stark reminder that science doesn’t stay in the lab—it follows students home. That’s why Chemical Hygiene Citizenry  is not just a school policy issue; it’s a community-wide responsibility. 🧪 Students must understand that

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A recent   news story from WFSB  sheds light on a troubling trend: students inserting metal objects like paper clips and pushpins into...