SPI Celebrates 1 Million CalKIDS Accounts
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California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
celebrates 1 million CalKIDS accounts, highlights financial literacy in
Monterey County.
TX: Alpha School and Voucher Grift-- It's Synergy!
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At last we are seeing some of the press that Alpha School actually
deserves. Lexi Churchill, in a joint Texas Tribune and ProPublica piece, shines
a spot...
DOE presentation on their AI guidance
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The following slides were presented to the AI Moratorium Coalition steering
commitee on Sept. 1, 2026. The last slide has bullet points made up of
response...
Children are Not Nouns. They are Verbs.
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"To garden," writes Ferris Jabr in his book *Becoming Earth*, "is to engage
in a form of coevolution -- not just with plants and pollinators but also
wi...
Why Has Bad Bunny Become So Popular?
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The world noticed Bad Bunny because he refused to disappear inside it. I
first discovered Bad Bunny for myself in December 2019 at Fifty Eight, the
downsta...
Daily Kos: Teaching the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
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Daily Kos: Teaching the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
[image: 9-11]
The September 11, 2001 attacks on the WorldTrade Center towers in New York
City. Internet
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One in five students used AI for emotional needs
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Young people leaning on AI chatbots for emotional support or personal
advice are significantly more likely to struggle with serious emotional
problems, ...
How Do We Stop a Coup? We Organize
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Just like you, there are many people in this country who want to save our
democracy. And if we organize, we can, Many of us in the United States are
asking...
Dolly Parton: Insights From The Book Lady
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We’ve heard many welcome tributes to Dolly Parton and her great role as the
Book Lady. As most know, one of Dolly Parton’s many contributions and her
pas...
Transcript of Video Critiquing Edunomics Graphs
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“Make it stop! Please!” — Video debunking of Edunomics intentionally
deceitful school funding/outcome graphs Source: School Finance 101 (Bruce
Baker), publ...
The Light She Left Behind
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“Those we love don’t go away, they sit beside us every day.” — Liane
Moriarty, Big Little Lies Forgive us if we are a little sad here in
Tennessee. We lost...
Band Kids. They’re the Best.
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I can’t add anything to the outpouring of love and respect for Dolly
Parton. She was phenomenal, in dozens of ways. As a musician, I appreciate
her melodic...
The Great and Irreplaceable Dolly Parton
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If the state of the world has you down, here’s a reprieve, two interviews
with the great Dolly Parton. The first is my extended interview with her,
13 yea...
Who Wants a Raise?
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Everyone. And if you are a UFTer (and not a retiree), you are getting one.
But get this. A new paraprofessional is getting a raise of $803/year. Man,
do th...
Research Studies Of The Week
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I often write about research studies from various fields and how they can
be applied to the classroom. I write individual posts about ones that I
think a...
AI Bogus EdTech Scheme
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By Thomas Ultican 8/24/2026 Big technology oligarchs are pushing their
dangerous not-ready-for-prime-time artificial intelligence (AI) products
into Americ...
SQ 844: How is this better?
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In plain terms, the new language gives the Legislature the authority to
establish both the amount and methodology for distributing ad valorem
reimbursement...
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It's time to Revise Louisiana's
School Curriculum
Present standards do not allow for individual differences and life goals
For the last 15 years Louisiana'...
Time to change our Nation’s Diaper
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It’s time to change our nation’s diaper. Our national identity now reeks
due to our inability to clean out the mess caused by the Orange Turd.
Corruption i...
GLP-1 Meds for Kids? Some Info.
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Like many consumers of television and social media, I have been bombarded
with ads for GLP-1s (short for glucagon-like peptide-1). The ads are
everywhere. ...
By One Dishonest Measure
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A loaded question that education reformers like to ponder is: Exactly how
many students in the boroughs of New York City are trapped in failing
schools? In...
1776
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__________
“The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and
conduct of this army…. We have, therefore, resolved to conquer...
May’s Parent Engagement Resources
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San Diego Unified Created a System to ‘Empower’ Parents. It Unraveled is
from The Voice of San Diego. Why Those Disengaged Parents in Your School
Deserve a...
Reflections on America, the world, and life
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I acknowledge that I rarely post here anymore. Folks should remember that I
am approaching my 80th birthday in less than 9 weeks, I am still teaching
ful...
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...
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...
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
...
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...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - More Bullying from Sec of Ed Duncan « Failing SchoolsMore Bullying from Sec of Ed DuncanJUNE 22, 2011by markfriedman1After having returned to FS after an intense few weeks of campaigning, organizin...
nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com - Yesterday afternoon, oral arguments were heard in the UFT/NAACP school closing/co-location lawsuit. State Supreme Court Judge Paul Feinman’s courtroom was packed, mostly with attorneys and reporte...
palmbeachpost.com - AP Photo/Steve Helber, FileIn this Jan. 26, 2010 photo, Virginia Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson gestures during an interview in his office in Richmond, Va. Florida Board of Education voted ...
indypressny.org - Upper East Side A new charter high school proposed for Manhattan has close ties to a for-profit curriculum provider with family links to the chair of the state board that will decide on the school'...
bangordailynews.com - BANGOR, Maine — The number of Maine schools lagging behind federal school improvement requirements will increase drastically this year and might double in poorer areas, according to education offic...
myfoxchicago.com - Chicago - The Chicago Teachers Union protested at school headquarters Wednesday, days after the board denied teachers a 4 percent raise, opening the possibility of a teacher strike. The CTU was pro...
chicagoist.com - The Chicago School Board will meet today to vote for pay raises for Chicago Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard and four other school system executives. The vote comes a week after that same Sch...
suntimes.com - BY ROSALIND ROSSI Staff Reporter rrossi@suntimes.com June 22, 2011 4:10PM Chicago Teachers Union officers and members hold a protest, Wednesday, June 22, 2011, demanding CPS negotiates with unions ...
perdidostreetschool.blogspot.com - Al Jazeera has a really good video report on the CityTime scandal:This is the biggest theft in NYC history - the crooks stole $600 million dollars.Mayor Bloomberg shrugs over it all, says the money...
michaelklonsky.blogspot.com - "This is what democracy looks like!" (M. Klonsky pic)I got to march this morning, with thousands of Chicago teachers and supporters who surrounded CPS headquarters to protest the mayor's latest as...
nydailynews.com - Bryan Smith for News Council member Letitia James is one politician urging Mayor Bloomberg to tap into rainy-day funds in order to save community programs from being cut. If Mayor Bloomberg has his...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - "The Tennessee Waltz" was #1 for thirteen weeks in 1950http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_Pagewritten by Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King in 1947, popularized by Patti Page and by Les Paul and Mary Fo...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - ASCD Inservice: "Tell Me How to Fix This""Tell Me How to Fix This"The Bully Project, a new documentary from filmmaker Lee Hirsch is a heartbreaking look at on-going violence and harassment that pla...
edupln.com - Have you looked at Twitter and wondered what all the fuss is about? Over the last few months I have been showing teachers how to use twitter to build their PLN (Professional Learning Network). Wh...
coolcatteacher.blogspot.com - Organizer HD is the first of a new generation of hybrid planners that is finally bringing some good life management to my iPad. This handy app imports google calendar and allows tasks and even impo...
larryferlazzo.edublogs.org - Jun 22 2011 Larry Ferlazzo Artpad is a great simple application that lets you paint and draw, and then save your creation (not to mention letting you replay your creative process). It’s been on The...
kochwatch.org - -By Marie DiamondJune 21, 2011- In his relentless campaign against President Obama’s health care reform law, Florida Governor Rick Scott (R) has repeatedly proven his willingness to put politics ah...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Modern School: Free Speech Loses Again—Irvine 11 Case Will Not Be TossedFree Speech Loses Again—Irvine 11 Case Will Not Be Tossedby Michael DunnA judge last week denied a motion to dismiss charges ...
hispanicallyspeakingnews.com - Published at 5:17 pm, June 22, 2011 Photo Credits: Reports Reveal Minority Men Face Toughest Challenges When Trying to Advance their Education According to two recent reports from the College Board...
kochwatch.org - -By Adam KaderJune 16, 2011- The decline of unions does not mean the end of the labor movement. Indeed, the last few years have seen a proliferation of new kinds of worker organizations and workers...
my.firedoglake.com - The United States has to cut back spending on the Commerce Department or it will bankrupt the country. Okay, I have no evidence for this and it really doesn’t make any sense. The Commerce Departmen...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Everything You Wanted To Know About Diane Ravitch…. | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...Everything You Wanted To Know About Diane Ravitch….by Larry FerlazzoDana Goldstein, a talented writer on...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - A response from Joel Klein on status quo apologists - The Answer Sheet - The Washington PostA response from Joel Klein on status quo apologistsby Valerie StraussEarlier this month I published a pos...
bigeducationape.blogspot.com - NY State backs down on inverse flub; no geometry gaffes until later today « JD2718NY State backs down on inverse flub; no geometry gaffes until later todayby jd2718New York State asked high school ...
It's a common refrain. After all, we knew we wanted our kids in Ms. Brown's second grade class, and tried to steer them clear of Mrs. Foster in the fourth grade.
But sorting teachers in a way that is consistent, credible, fair, and reliable -- particularly when critical decisions like tenure, retention, or dismissal are on the line -- turns out to be devilishly complex.
Apparently, the New Jersey Department of Education does not agree. On June 16 it announced a pilot teacher evaluation program that trivializes the complexity of the problem and puts participants on the equivalent of a forced march.
In brief, the department invites districts to submit applications by July 28 to try to solve instructional and evaluation issues that have evaded "fair" and "reliable" solutions for decades. Not only will the winning districts receive inadequate funding for the scale of the project, but also they must be ready to roll by September -- and get everything done in one school year.
In terms of where we are with the science and art of evaluating classroom teachers, this is akin to
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