Safer Ed
Focusing on safety in today’s educational environments, Safer Ed explores topics ranging from bullying among students to safer 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. On every episode, we dive into a specific topic, providing actionable best practices and solutions for making schools safer.
Episodes
Every school day, more than 25 million students ride the yellow school bus — the safest way to get to and from school. But risks remain, especially in the “danger zone” around the bus, where most injuries occur. In this episode of Safer Ed, we explore why bus drivers are a school’s first line of defense in safety, and how parents, schools, and communities can support them.
Through this conversation, we highlight the critical role dr...
In this final installment of the Safer Ed CTE series, we bring everything together—why Career and Technical Education matters, what the data shows about safety, and how schools can build a culture that protects students while preparing them for the future. From classroom management and protective equipment to mindset and training, safety is more than compliance—it’s a shared responsibility that shapes the next generation of workers...
Hazards in CTE classrooms aren’t always what you expect. While power tools and large equipment carry obvious risks, national and regional studies show that smaller, everyday items can be just as dangerous. In this episode, we explore the tools, environments, and classroom dynamics most often linked to accidents—and how simple strategies can make a big difference.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why hot glue guns and soldering i...
The numbers don’t lie: safety training, occupancy limits, and classroom culture directly affect accident rates in Career and Technical Education. In this episode, we dig into national research that reveals where gaps exist—and how schools can close them. From comprehensive training that reduces accidents by nearly half to surprising findings about hot glue guns and overcrowded labs, the data paints a clear picture of both risks and...
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is one of the most dynamic parts of today’s schools, preparing students for futures in health sciences, IT, advanced manufacturing, culinary arts, engineering, and more. But alongside creativity and innovation comes risk. For many students—and even some teachers—CTE represents their very first experience with tools, equipment, and technical learning environments. Without strong safety practices,...
STEM classrooms are filled with energy, curiosity, and hands-on discovery—but they also contain hazards that must be carefully managed. In this Safer Ed episode, we break down the three main categories of lab hazards—physical, chemical, and biological—and explore strategies teachers can use to identify and control them.
Through practical examples and proven safety methods, the discussion highlights how preparation, judgment, and a c...
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 conversation unpacks practical steps ...
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 risks but also empowers students with addi...
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 Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in creating ...
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:
Preparing instructional sp...
In this episode of Safer Ed, we are joined by Dr. Tyler Love, who discusses safety in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs and STEAM careers.
The conversation begins by discussing Tyler’s role in the career technical world and the challenges of implementing safety standards in CTE environments. Tyler has conducted research and worked with teachers nationwide to train and develop them to lead CTE programs.
The episode ends with a...
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 the need for a multi-tiered approach t...
In this episode of Safer Ed, Dr. Chad Stevens joins us to discuss 21st Century School and home communication in K12 education.
In the second part of the episode, Dr. Stevens focuses on the security and privacy of information and technology in schools. When implementing tools for security and privacy, Dr. Stevens shares that there are three critical components to program success: people, process, and technology. Dr. Stevens mentions ...
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 cybersecurity. The challenges of establishi...
In this episode of Safer Ed, we are joined by Jacqueline Monteith, who discusses STEAM Safety for Students with additional needs.
The conversation begins by discussing some challenges that students with disabilities and additional needs come across and educators' ability to support those additional needs. As Jaqueline points out, each student with specialized needs has a wide range of challenges depending on their individual...
In this episode of Safer Ed, Dr. Ken Roy emphasizes the significance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in creating a safer classroom environment.
In the second part of the episode, our guest discusses the legal and professional safety standards regarding PPE, including the three major kinds of protective gear and proper maintenance for each.
The episode closes with a great discussion on PPE-based budgetary constraints and teache...
In this episode of Safer ED, the basis of legal liability in STEM programs is discussed within the context of three major subdivisions within a school: administrators, teachers, and stakeholders.
Overall this conversation is a must-listen for educators, administrators, and key stakeholders in science education who want to reduce liability for accidents and make their STEM programs safer.
About the participants:
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 YouTube at @edcircuit. Safer Ed is a...
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