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Weston warns families after TikTok trend prompts Chromebook‑sparking incidents elsewhere; district issues guidance
Summary
District officials alerted staff and families about a TikTok trend that uses graphite pens to short Chromebook ports; staff said the district has not had related incidents but communicated warnings and safety guidance after a nearby student in Plainville was hospitalized.
Weston School District staff alerted families and staff about a safety trend on TikTok that encourages students to short Chromebook ports with graphite pens, a practice that can cause sparks and fires.
Dan, a district staff member, said the trend spread quickly and that other Connecticut districts have reported incidents; Jim noted a Plainville student…
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