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False Alarm: How Wisconsin Uses Race and Income to Label Students ‘High Risk’

By Todd Feathers / The Markup, Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. The story was originally published by The Markup and Chalkbeat. Last summer, administrators at Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wis., met as they do every year to plan for the incoming class of ninth graders. From a roster of hundreds of middle schoolers, assistant principal Matt Brown and his staff made a list of 30 to 40 students who they suspected might struggle the most to graduate. Over the course of the summer break, Brown and his team went down the list and visited each child’s home. The staff brought T-shirts for the students, introduced themselves to...

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Best Bike Racks

We evaluate several options for transporting bicycles and come up with one clear winner The Thule EasyFold XT rack makes it easy to load heavy bikes. By Mike Monticello Just as with bicycles, the landscape for bike racks has changed considerably in recent years. There are now many choices available in roof-, trunk-, and hitch-mounted racks, with models spanning from low-priced to premium. And pickup truck owners have the option of utilizing what’s known as a tailgate pad. With so many options, it can be difficult to determine which is best for your bikes, vehicle, and budget.  Because we have several cycling enthusiasts at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, we decided to take a deep dive into bike racks...

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Indulgent but Easy Baklava Brioche

There are few things as indulgent and universally adored as the golden layers of a well-made Baklava or the soft, buttery crumb of a delicate brioche. Each, in its own right, is a masterpiece of pastry. So, imagine the idea of marrying these two desserts – this Baklava Brioche, is a fusion of decadent flavours and textures. Each bite is an embrace of the familiar and the novel, taking us from the nostalgic lanes of a classic patisserie to the vibrant hustle-bustle of a Middle Eastern souk. Creating this dessert involves a beautiful harmony of well-chosen ingredients. The brioche dough is a simple yet vital element of any good bread – warm water and milk to activate the yeast, all-purpose...

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Garage Mudroom Ideas to Enhance Your Home’s Entryway

If you’re like me, your garage is the primary way you come in and out of your home. As a result, we always have keys, wallets, hats, and sunglasses on shelves spread throughout our kitchen.  Even worse, since the closest closet is near the front door, we also have shoes stashed all over our downstairs.  If this sounds familiar, the answer may be to create a garage mudroom with a designated place for all your stuff.  In this article, I’ve gathered several practical, creative ideas to help you get your entryway organized.  But first, let’s talk about how important it is to get your family involved in designing your new garage mudroom. Getting Your Family Involved in Creating a Garage...

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Immortals of Aveum Conjures an Enchanting PS5 Gameplay Trailer

Let's be Aveum you.We were pretty impressed when we first laid eyes on Immortals of Aveum, and it continues to look very promising in this latest trailer. Coming from EA Originals and developer Ascendant Studios, the game is essentially a first-person shooter, swapping out guns for magic and placing you in a colourful environment full of dragons and mages.The emphasis in this trailer is on the gameplay, which has you swapping between various types of magic to tackle bad guys of all shapes and sizes. A grapple hook also lets you swing around arenas quickly, and much like DOOM, it appears that movement will be key to survival.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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