WV: Removing Accountability From Private Schools
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West Virginia passed a law to allow taxpayer-funded school vouchers in 2021,
and they've been tweaking it ever since. They opened it up to more and more
st...
Acts of Revisionism: Hitler, Stalin and Trump
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Authoritarian leaders typically attempt a radical reshaping of civic life.
Every area of life—from culture and the arts to education and
science—beco...
Ann Telnaes: “Mendacity,” the Hit Movie
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Ann Telnaes was the chief political cartoonist for The Washington Post
until she drew a carton of Jeff Bezos and other billionaires paying homage
to Trump....
Environments that Give Children Permission to Play
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Not long ago, orcas off the coast of Spain and Portugal were ramming and
often sinking smaller boats. Back in the 1980's, pods of orcas in the
Pacific O...
Availability of the 2026-27 Breakfast Grant
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The School Breakfast Program (SBP) and Summer Meal Programs (SMP) Start-up
and Expansion Grants, administered by the California Department of
Education, pr...
Cooperation /Unity in the Resistance
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*Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by
oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily.*
*Ezra Levin*, the co-founder and co...
Epstein/Trump Horrors
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The Department of Justice release over 3 million documents that were in the
Epstein files. The follow document was released then it was wiped off the
DOJ w...
Why America Must Rewrite Charter School Laws Now
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Research shows charter school laws enable mismanagement, profiteering, and
instability at the expense of students and taxpayers.
The post Why America Mus...
I try to answer the "So what?" question
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Vouchers are unconstitutional, charter schools are failing, both cost
children in public schools about $3 billion and property taxes are out of
control. Wh...
Ice Storms, Icons, and the Trouble With Certainty
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“I possess a device, in my pocket, that is capable of accessing the
entirety of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cats
and get into...
January’s Parent Engagement Resources
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ChatGPT, cooking and Christopher Walken: how parents got their kids to love
reading in 2025 is from The Guardian. Teen use of AI chat bots is growing,
and ...
Surviving “The Great Aggression”
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Your parents and/or your grandparents lived through The Great Depression.
We are now living in “The Great Aggression,” an unprecedented assault on
our demo...
The Fault Line in American politics?
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I’ve spent a lot of time considering this graphic. IS education the fault
line in American politics? First shock: There are 33 states with
more-educated pe...
Exploring the Exciting World of Online Poker
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Poker has long been considered the game of strategy, skill, and nerve, and
at EmilyTalmage.com, we bring this thrilling experience to the digital
world. Wh...
The Smart Phone Will Be ICE’s Undoing.
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The ubiquity of smart phones can pose a real hassle to societal
functioning. Many businesses now post signs instructing customers to please
refrain from th...
Absolute MUST WATCH from David Jolly
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the former Republican Congressman who is running for the Democratic
nomination for Governor of Florida.
The embedded video is just under 8 minutes.
Rick...
Ed Tech Digest
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Ten years ago, in another somewhat futile attempt to reduce the backlog
of resources I want to share, I began this occasional “Ed Tech Digest” post
where...
ICE Executes Another Citizen in Minneapolis
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WARNING VIOLENT VIDEO: Federal Agents just shot and killed another person
in Minneapolis. Before the ICE/Homeland Security/White House LIES start
tumblin...
Donald Trump and the Triumph of Narcissism
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Although I am neither an historian nor a psychologist, I know enough
American history to know that Trump’s demand that Greenland capitulate to
his desire...
2025: Because We Had To Do Something About It
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Editor’s Note: Thanks again for being part of my community, particularly to
those who are paid subscribers. Your sponsorship of this space has allowed
me...
2025: Because We Had To Do Something About It
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Editor’s Note: Thanks again for being part of my community, particularly to
those who are paid subscribers. Your sponsorship of this space has allowed
me...
Shutting Down The Site
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Ten years ago, I ran for a seat on the LAUSD School Board of Education with
the goal to *Change the LAUSD*.
I am proud of the campaign we ran. We achieve...
A colleague looks back at 2025
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Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more I get knocked down But I get
up again BETSY WOLF DEC 31READ IN APP I’ve been quiet for most of 2025.
Much of ...
The Company You Keep
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Even though the filing period for the 2026 elections isn't until April,
let's all pay close attention. The candidates lining up to run will tell
you more a...
It Is Up to Us to Defend Democracy
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Do we have the courage to defeat an authoritarian regime? I believe we do,
if we organize strategically and effectively. There is no time to waste.
Do we...
This Is What Democracy Looks Like
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The polls for Prop 50, CA’s ballot initiative that counters MAGA’s illegal
gerry-mandering in Texas, opened Tuesday, November 4, 2025,…
The post This Is ...
Blogoversary #19 — Time to Move on
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Times have changed. I had a nice long run here, but let’s face it, it ended
a while ago. So I’ve moved. I’m not writing much any more, but when I do it
wil...
Il Papa è Morto
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Francis brought a distinct pastoral outlook to his papacy. A simple man, he
lived in a small apartment in the guesthouse. He sought to make the church
acce...
Mike Shulman the ARISE UFT Judenrat
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I was surprised to learn that Mike Shulman has aligned himself with ARISE.
I previously supported him, advocating that the Castle Doctrine could have
bee...
How Do We Fight Trump?
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Dear Friends, I don’t know when and why it hit me. But I suddenly realized
how serious Trump is about changing the country into something that
horrifies. I...
AIN’T IT AWFUL
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As the terrible feelings of dread and angst spread across the world the
great majority of the American people feel powerless before the onslaught
of those ...
Vote NO on the UFT Contract. Here is Why:
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The best reason to vote no on this contract is this: UFT Unity* lied* to us
in 2018. They misrepresented that contract. It was predicated on deals we
wer...
Testimony to the CPS Truancy Task Force
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I prepared testimony for one of two public hearings held by the Chicago
Public Schools Truancy Task Force, a body mandated by state legislation.
The meetin...
There Is A Teacher Shortage.Not.
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THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. And just to be sure you understand, it’s not
that teachers don’t want to teach. It’s not that there aren’t enough
teachers cer...
Book Banning Turns to Dick and Jane
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Breaking News: Dateline February 4, 2022 - Parents in Dimwitty, Alabama
have asked the Dimwitty Board of Education to ban the children's primer *Fun
with...
Have You Heard Has a New Website
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TweetHave You Heard has a new website. Visit us at
www.haveyouheardpodcast.com to find our latest episodes and our entire
archive. And be sure to check out...
Follow me at Substack
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I've moved. Follow me at Substack
I'm now posting regularly at Substack. You can subscribe for free to my new
Edu/Pol blog at michaelklonsky.substack.com
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I’ve moved.
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I’m on Substack now. You can continue to receive periodic posts for free.
Or you can read every post and comment for $5 a month, $60 a year.
fredklonsky.su...
Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
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[image: colorful classroom pattern]
*; Credit: shuoshu/Getty Images*
Cory Turner | NPR
New rules kick in today that will help aspiring teachers pay for c...
Tips Akses Situs Judi Qq Tanpa Perlu Takut Nawala
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Kegiatan berjudi slot melalui situs judi qq online, sekarang sudah
dilakukan oleh banyak penjudi Indonesia. Tentu, Kamu yang sedang membaca
artikel ini a...
The Threat of Integration
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I have lived in the same house in the Miracle Mile section of Los Angeles
for over 30 years, where up until now I have had little or no interaction
with th...
We fight for a democracy worthy of us all!
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The nation stands at a crossroads, said NEA President Lily Eskelsen GarcÃa
in her final keynote address to the 2020 NEA Representative Assembly and
it’s up...
The Passing Of Chaz 1951-2020 Age 69
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I am the son of Chaz and like to inform you that he passed away this
afternoon from the COVID virus. My father passed in peace beside his loved
ones. We ar...
The Fight For Our Children
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*The number of suicides among people ages 10 to 24 nationally increased by
56 percent between 2007 and 2017, according to a new federal report showing
the ...
Read to Self: Just a Kid and a Book.
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Date: Monday, January 5, 2020 Place: My classroom Student: Mrs.Mims, could
we start doing Read to Self again because I got this great book for
Christmas an...
Reminiscences
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I just finished dumping the rest of my lesson plans. I guess I held on to
the calculus ones for so long because I spent so much time working on them
an...
Just Asking for some Teachers I know.
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Recently Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers stated, We must … recognize that
part of supporting our kids in the classroom means supporting the educators
who t...
Cara Menang Bermain Judi Bola Online
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Bermain judi bola online tentu saja memiliki kesenangannya tersendiri baik
itu mendapatkan keuntungan maupun ketika menantikan hasil skor pada sebuah
perta...
A Critique of Standards-Based Grading
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It first happened to me about ten years ago. I was beginning my third year
of teaching in a new school in Washington, DC. Social studies teachers were
si...
Reduced time for testing? Not so fast.
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NYSED and Commish Elia continue to say that the NYS Assessments are of
reasonable length, I completely disagree.
Here is what NYSED states are average expe...
The World According to Michelle Rhee
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The men behind the curtain fashioning the brave new world of corporate run
education in America! Michelle Rhee is the founder of StudentsFirst, The
New T...
Whose Opinions Matter in Education World?
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It's hard to identify education heroes and sheroes. And perhaps even harder
to pinpoint just whose work is slanted, paid-for and dishonest.
New Local Businesses in Sacramento
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Starting a new local business in Sacramento is a monumental task, but can
be accomplished with footwork, perseverance and knowledge. One must learn
the loc...
Lesson Plan: Rhyme and Rhythm in Poetry
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I’ve started a recent unit on poetry with my class. I’m not a poet, and I’m
not a poetry fan (I don’t hate it, but I’m a prose gal), so this makes it
harde...
The Apotheosis of Betsy DeVos
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Betsy Devos has drawn few headlines in recent months, and that is a good
thing for the Secretary of Education. Her tenure began with Vice President
Mike P...
Education Is a Civic Question
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In their final post to end Bridging Differences' decade-long run, Deborah
Meier and Harry Boyte urge readers to put the energy, talents, wisdom, and
hard w...
Site News: New Home for Education News & Commentary
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Quick! Get over there! The daily education news roundup and education
commentaries that you're probably looking for are now being published over
at The Gra...
Should We Be Grateful?
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In an odd turn of events, and with little explanation, Michigan Governor
Rick Snyder has decided to return the state’s School Reform Office back to
the Dep...
An Open Letter to NC Lawmakers
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An Open Letter to NC State Lawmakers and NC State Superintendent Mark
Johnson: I am a NC native, voter, and public school teacher. I am
addressing you all ...
The Secret to Fixing Schools (My Next Bestseller)
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The Secret to Fixing Schools (My next bestseller) Prologue I just finished
watching a fascinating documentary on Netflix entitled, “The Secret”. The
film p...
Farewell, Sleep
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Today is the official last day of my spring break. I've done a scientific
survey: My natural bedtime is 2 AM, and my natural wake up time is 9:41
AM. Tom...
REPORT: States With the Best and Worst Schools
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States With the Best (and Worst)Schools
By *Evan Comen, Michael B. Sauter, Samuel Stebbins and Thomas C. Frohlich*
January 20, 2017- http://247wallst.com
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Test Refusal = People Power
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In recent months, social media has been ablaze with talk of regular folk
taking action to resist the Trump agenda. Protests are a daily occurrence,
and ev...
Random Musings and Observations. . . .
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I’ve been gone a while from the blogging scene. Some of my more regular
readers no doubt noticed but did not hassle me about it. Thank you for
that. Sinc...
AB 934: A LEGISLATIVE FIX FOR VERGARA?
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By Michael Stratford | in the Politco Morning Education Report | via email
05/24/2016 10:00 AM EDT :: Two national education groups are backing a
Califor...
MY NEW BLOG
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My new blog will consist of fictitious headlines, meant to be a blend of
humor and satire. I apologize ahead of time if any other satirical site has
simila...
Thank you
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Dear Readers,
Thank you for visiting *The Perimeter Primate*. This blog is being retired
for the time being. Although I no longer post here, I do still s...
I am Retiring
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I have some news: I am retiring from the PBS NewsHour and Learning Matters.
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other
conte...
New Beginnings: Kickstarter and EdWeek Teacher
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Greetings to InterACT readers one and all! If you’ve been following posts
here recently you might recall that I’m moving my blogging activity to
other loca...
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School
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*“With Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School closing, Newark families must
move on.”* The Star-Ledger (NJ), 6/25/2013
NEWARK — Bobby and Troy Shanks saw the...
laststand4children.blogspot.com - [The following is a transcript of Myron Miner's address to the Global Summit on Education and Technology in Paris on May 28, 2011]Thank you as well for the invitation to speak today. We are living...
plunderbund.com - We’ve already posted articles here and here about the Teacher Testing provision that is still hanging on in the budget bill. A brief update: the current version would require that ALL of the core ...
articles.philly.com - A short time later, Gov. Corbett - a leading voucher advocate - and Senate leaders reached a new compromise that critics say is designed to reduce the amount of vouchers in low-income districts lik...
dsc.discovery.com - Mike Rowe's Testimony Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and TransportationMay 11, 2011Chairman Rockefeller, Ranking Member Hutchison and members of this committee, my name is Mi...
nytimes.com - Durham, N.C. THE protesters who have toppled or endangered Arab dictators are demanding more freedoms, fair elections and a crackdown on corruption. But they have not promoted a distinc...
nypost.com - Michael Goodwin The e-mail box runneth over with bad tidings. Teachers are reporting that cheating is rampant in New York City schools -- and they claim principals are the culprits. The reports are...
modeducation.blogspot.com - digg_url="http://modeducation.blogspot.com/2011/05/one-more-reason-to-hate-wall-street-and.html"; It is obvious how private charter schools can turn a profit by spending less on salaries, mainte...
michaelklonsky.blogspot.com - Darling-Hammond wins UFT's Dewey Award “Teacher unions are the only ones now standing up for public education funding and for real education that goes beyond data and test prep." -- Linda Darling-...
sfgate.com - As the bus departs Atlanta, Dennis Climpson is eager for conversation. He wants to discuss college football this Sunday morning, but first I have a question for him. "Have you," I ask, "ever heard ...
beinglatino.wordpress.com - by Alex Levine I think we all know that Anglo culture and Latino culture are very different from one another. You know when I am most strongly reminded of this? On the rainy days. Earlier this year...
firedoglake.com - Last Sunday was Harvey Milk’s birthday — he’d be 81, just imagine! — and efforts have begun to convince the United States Postal Service to issue a Harvey Milk stamp. Among the first openly gay ele...
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 5:11 am, May 30, 2011 Photo Credits: Memorial Day This Memorial Day, we honor our nation’s service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Today, we pause to re...
elections.firedoglake.com - The bad economy, Democrats’ terrible political handling of health care reform and an unusually high number of positions up for election allowed a wave of Republican governors to be swept into offic...
nj.com - TRENTON — New Jersey Senate Republicans have been asked to consider taking a unified position on public education that includes removing the Supreme Court from school funding decisions and granting...
npr.org - Enlarge Courtesy of America: Now and Here New York-based artist Andres Serrano's America (Jewel-Joy Stevens, America's Little Yankee Miss) is one of many works included in "America: Now and Here." ...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Love In Eights [Draft] | The Jose VilsonLove In Eights [Draft]by JoseTo understand how I got to this point isTo ask a man to uproot weedsclinging to the webs of his own feetTo see through the fog t...
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 4:37 pm, May 29, 2011 Photo Credits: Teacher in Mexico Calming Class with Bullets Outside A valiant teacher from the Colonia Nueva Estanzuela school in Monterrey is shown in this video...
democraticunderground.com - Source: Los Angeles TimesParent anger plays role in Japan's reversal of raised radiation limits at schoolsJapan's Education Ministry has pulled an about-face, returning exposure limits for schoolch...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Boomerangers come back to households in S.F.Boomerangers come back to households in S.F.Nellie Bowles, Chronicle Staff WriterSunday, May 29, 2011(page 1 of 2) SINGLE PAGEPrintE-mailShareComments (2...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Robert Reich (The Truth About the American Economy)The Truth About the American Economy8 people liked thisThe U.S. economy continues to stagnate. It’s growing at the rate of 1.8 percent, which is b...
contracostatimes.com - IF THERE'S any hope of resolving the California public-employee pension dilemma, it must start with honest discussion of the size of the problem. Unfortunately, federal rules for private-sector pen...
sfgate.com - calpers Anne Stausboll, CEO since 2009, is optimistic about CalPERS' future. (05-28) 14:37 PDT -- Things could hardly have been worse when Anne Stausboll took over the reins at the California Publi...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Robert Reich (The Truth About the American Economy)The Truth About the American Economy8 people liked thisThe U.S. economy continues to stagnate. It’s growing at the rate of 1.8 percent, which is b...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Love In Eights [Draft] | The Jose VilsonLove In Eights [Draft]by JoseTo understand how I got to this point isTo ask a man to uproot weedsclinging to the webs of his own feetTo see through the fog t...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Daily Kos: Remembering two born on May 29Remembering two born on May 29by rss@dailykos.com (teacherken)1903 Leslie Townes Hope1917 John Fitzgerald Kennedyboth appropriate to remember on Memorial ...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Last Week's Best Posts on Big Education Ape » PostRankHide10.0Big Education Ape: 5-27-11 PM ANTI-TAX EXTREMIST NORQUIST “ENFORCES” NO BRAIN PLEDGE IN CAPITOL Edition2011-May-27Big Education Ape: Ed...
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