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By JULIE WATSON and ADAM BEAM | Associated Press SAN DIEGO — A federal judge on Friday said he will block a provision in a new California law to take effect next year that gun advocates argued was designed to hinder anyone from challenging the state’s famously restrictive gun laws. U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez said he would issue the injunction requested by gun clubs as soon as possible to halt the provision that would force people who file lawsuits over California’s gun laws to pay the government’s legal fees if they lose. The judge announced his plans during...

Homeschooling is becoming an increasingly popular option for families looking to provide their children with a quality education. For those who prefer a mastery-based approach, there are plenty of curriculum options that make it easier than ever to customize the learning experience. This article will provide an overview of 10 mastery-based homeschool curriculum options and outline their features, benefits, and drawbacks. Let’s dive straight into it! Affiliate links are used in this article.  What is a Mastery-Based Homeschool Curriculum? A mastery-based homeschool curriculum is an educational approach that focuses on students progressing through subject material at their own pace, with...

 Play Feet or Sleep with your kindergarten or first grade friends as a brain break and for them to practice attentive listening and hearing the long e sound in words. Tell them: The winter birds are getting ready to perch high in a tree for a little sleep but before they do they are going to walk about (on their feet) to find the last few worms to eat! When you hear me say a word that includes the long e sound, jump to your feet to get the worm. When my word does not include long e, you can curl...

After unsatisfying test scores from the 2021-2022 school year caused a slight drop in the Summit School District’s accreditation status, the district has restored its standing following a new review from the Colorado Department of Education.  The announcement came during a Dec. 15 Summit School District Board of Education meeting. According to Ross Morgan, Summit’s data and assessment coordinator, the district was recently allowed to submit additional data from students in kindergarten, first and second grade to the education department which helped bump the district from accredited with an improvement plan to accredited.  “This puts us back literally in the...

The new year is here, and the Preschool January Morning Bins are sure to help you start the year off right! These have been my favorite resource to create each month, and I have been so happy with how fun they have turned out to be. My hope is that your students find them to be as enjoyable as it was for me to make them. Let’s dive into the Preschool January Morning Bins! Most preschools have a scattered drop-off time, so mornings can be chaotic. Therefore, it’s crucial to have a consistent plan of activities for these young students...