This Brooklyn teacher connects chemistry to the real world — and just won $25,000 for it

Rayhan Ahmed, a Brooklyn chemistry and environmental science teacher, developed a project-based curriculum linking chemistry to real-world issues like the Flint water crisis and PFAS contamination. He won the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, receiving $25,000 and a $10,000 grant for his school, and plans to use the funds for educational trips. Ahmed expresses concerns about AI undermining student engagement with learning.