Paper looks at use of digital badges in schools A new publication published by Dr Michael Seery has been awarded ACS Editors' Choice. Each day one publication from all American Chemical Society publications is selected. This article explores a framework for school practical work with a focus on development of practical skills and verbal discussion with teacher and peers. The study was conducted with Mrs Naomi Hennah of Northampton School for Boys. As an Editors' Choice article, it is open access and free to read at the Journal of Chemical Education website. Publication date 31 May, 2017