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School board takes credit cards away from superintendent

Superintendent Beth Polito's credit cards have been revoked amid a spending investigation by the District Attorney and local education office.

Superintendent fired after her daughter's softball rival alleged retaliation

Marian Kim Phelps, a school district superintendent, allegedly bullied and disciplined a student perceived as a rival to her daughter, leading to her firing.

Swastika graffiti found in bathroom at Long Island middle school

Antisemitic graffiti was found in a Long Island middle school, with three swastikas discovered in a boy's bathroom.
The Port Washington Union Free School District has opened an investigation into the incident and plans to take appropriate disciplinary action if necessary.
The district has zero tolerance for antisemitic behavior and is committed to preventing future incidents.

Investigation into alleged bullying by Antioch maintenance director still ongoing, could take months

The fate of maintenance supervisor Kenneth Turnage II remains uncertain amid serious allegations of bullying and harassment within the Antioch Unified School District.

Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district's handling of boss bullying case

Superintendent calls for independent investigation into handling of employee complaints.

School board takes credit cards away from superintendent

Superintendent Beth Polito's credit cards have been revoked amid a spending investigation by the District Attorney and local education office.

Superintendent fired after her daughter's softball rival alleged retaliation

Marian Kim Phelps, a school district superintendent, allegedly bullied and disciplined a student perceived as a rival to her daughter, leading to her firing.

Swastika graffiti found in bathroom at Long Island middle school

Antisemitic graffiti was found in a Long Island middle school, with three swastikas discovered in a boy's bathroom.
The Port Washington Union Free School District has opened an investigation into the incident and plans to take appropriate disciplinary action if necessary.
The district has zero tolerance for antisemitic behavior and is committed to preventing future incidents.

Investigation into alleged bullying by Antioch maintenance director still ongoing, could take months

The fate of maintenance supervisor Kenneth Turnage II remains uncertain amid serious allegations of bullying and harassment within the Antioch Unified School District.

Antioch school superintendent calls for outside investigation into district's handling of boss bullying case

Superintendent calls for independent investigation into handling of employee complaints.
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#racism

Black students sue New York school after teacher asks if they are 'pure-bred'

A New York school district faces a lawsuit after a teacher made racist comments towards Black students without facing disciplinary action.

SF Unified students among victims who received racist text messages across US

Racist text messages targeting Black individuals have surged nationally, affecting students in San Francisco and beyond.

High-ranking Calif. school district accused of allowing abuse, mistreatment

The Palo Alto Unified School District is being accused of failing to protect a 10-year-old boy from abuse and retaliation in an after-school program.

Black students sue New York school after teacher asks if they are 'pure-bred'

A New York school district faces a lawsuit after a teacher made racist comments towards Black students without facing disciplinary action.

SF Unified students among victims who received racist text messages across US

Racist text messages targeting Black individuals have surged nationally, affecting students in San Francisco and beyond.

High-ranking Calif. school district accused of allowing abuse, mistreatment

The Palo Alto Unified School District is being accused of failing to protect a 10-year-old boy from abuse and retaliation in an after-school program.
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In wake of theater closure, Mass. city launching all-out attack on mice in schools

Methuen schools are actively addressing a rodent problem with cleanliness plans and sealing entry points, reflecting community and school commitment to resolution.
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Hearing set for former Bay Area elementary school teacher facing child sex charges

Matthew Joseph Shelton faces serious child molestation charges, with a preliminary hearing deciding his potential trial.
Legal battles over public record disclosures highlight issues of transparency in education versus minors' privacy.

Marin teacher accused of child molestation

Allegations of child molestation led to the arrest of a Mill Valley School District teacher, who was released on bail.

Hearing set for former Bay Area elementary school teacher facing child sex charges

Matthew Joseph Shelton faces serious child molestation charges, with a preliminary hearing deciding his potential trial.
Legal battles over public record disclosures highlight issues of transparency in education versus minors' privacy.

Marin teacher accused of child molestation

Allegations of child molestation led to the arrest of a Mill Valley School District teacher, who was released on bail.
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Berkeley Wire

The future of Berkeley's leadership is uncertain after DA Pamela Price's departure, creating expectations for her successor.
Berkeley school district's $13.5 million settlement for misconduct claims signals a pressing need for policy reform.

'All of a sudden, poof!': Complaints up, savings down as fallout from school district's $50 million energy contract continues

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District's $50 million energy project has not met promised savings and has resulted in increased electricity consumption.
Schneider Electric blames solar system degradation for increased energy use, while the district struggles with rising maintenance demands.
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Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse

Failing to report previous allegations led to the arrest of teachers for sexual abuse, igniting community outrage and calls for accountability in the school district.

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The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe financial challenges, prompting candidates to propose urgent changes to improve education and enrollment.

Suit says Sequoia high school district allowed antisemitism to flourish

The lawsuit highlights systemic failures in addressing rising antisemitism in schools, creating a hostile environment for Jewish students.

A school banned a disabled student's service dog. His parents are suing.

The Dietz family is suing the Germantown school district after their service dog was banned, which they argue violates disability rights.

Controversial West Valley school superintendent leaves district - San Jose Spotlight

Superintendent Bill W. Sanderson resigns amid community unrest over leadership and program cuts, leaving parents and students feeling unheard.

East San Jose voters to weigh school parcel tax - San Jose Spotlight

Measure N seeks to address the funding gap in East Side Union High School District, aiming to enhance educational resources and teacher compensation.

Oregon School Leaders on Leave After 2 Teachers Charged With Sex Abuse

Failing to report previous allegations led to the arrest of teachers for sexual abuse, igniting community outrage and calls for accountability in the school district.

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The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe financial challenges, prompting candidates to propose urgent changes to improve education and enrollment.

Suit says Sequoia high school district allowed antisemitism to flourish

The lawsuit highlights systemic failures in addressing rising antisemitism in schools, creating a hostile environment for Jewish students.

A school banned a disabled student's service dog. His parents are suing.

The Dietz family is suing the Germantown school district after their service dog was banned, which they argue violates disability rights.

Controversial West Valley school superintendent leaves district - San Jose Spotlight

Superintendent Bill W. Sanderson resigns amid community unrest over leadership and program cuts, leaving parents and students feeling unheard.

East San Jose voters to weigh school parcel tax - San Jose Spotlight

Measure N seeks to address the funding gap in East Side Union High School District, aiming to enhance educational resources and teacher compensation.
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West Valley high school district gets federal grant for students affected by landslide

The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District received a $92,880 grant to support students affected by a landslide, facilitating their transportation to school.
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Nine former Rosemead High School students sue, alleging sexual abuse by district employees

Students suing school district for alleged sexual abuse,

Lawsuit filed against Bay Area school district for alleged antisemitism on campuses

The Sequoia Unified High School District is accused of not protecting Jewish students from a hostile environment, leading to a lawsuit by parents.

Lawsuit: Alum Rock school district covered up convicted teacher's abuse of students

Eleven girls sue Alum Rock Union School District for covering up sexual abuse by former teacher.

School district sues Gavin Newsom for the right to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The school district in Southern California has sued Gov. Gavin Newsom over a law banning schools from outing students to parents.

Jury awards $25 million to sexual abuse victim of Santa Barbara Unified high school coach

A former Santa Barbara Unified School District student has been awarded $25 million in a lawsuit against the district for failing to address the abuse he suffered from an assistant coach.
The school district was found liable for 80% of the damages and was criticized for repeatedly ignoring warnings about the abuser.

Westchester student sues L.A. Unified, alleges sexual abuse by assistant basketball coach

A student has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging she was sexually abused by an assistant coach on her basketball team.
The lawsuit claims that school and district officials did nothing to intervene and actively worked to cover up the coach's conduct.

Nine former Rosemead High School students sue, alleging sexual abuse by district employees

Students suing school district for alleged sexual abuse,

Lawsuit filed against Bay Area school district for alleged antisemitism on campuses

The Sequoia Unified High School District is accused of not protecting Jewish students from a hostile environment, leading to a lawsuit by parents.

Lawsuit: Alum Rock school district covered up convicted teacher's abuse of students

Eleven girls sue Alum Rock Union School District for covering up sexual abuse by former teacher.

School district sues Gavin Newsom for the right to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The school district in Southern California has sued Gov. Gavin Newsom over a law banning schools from outing students to parents.

Jury awards $25 million to sexual abuse victim of Santa Barbara Unified high school coach

A former Santa Barbara Unified School District student has been awarded $25 million in a lawsuit against the district for failing to address the abuse he suffered from an assistant coach.
The school district was found liable for 80% of the damages and was criticized for repeatedly ignoring warnings about the abuser.

Westchester student sues L.A. Unified, alleges sexual abuse by assistant basketball coach

A student has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging she was sexually abused by an assistant coach on her basketball team.
The lawsuit claims that school and district officials did nothing to intervene and actively worked to cover up the coach's conduct.
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Teachers union rejects 5.5% raise, strike looms

The Las Lomitas School District faces a potential strike due to unresolved salary negotiations between the school board and teachers' union.

Election 2024: Meet the candidates running for Oakland school board District 7

East Oakland's District 7 faces a significant school funding deficit and declining student enrollment, necessitating urgent improvements.
#bond-measure

San Jose Unified school board calls special meeting to vote on $1.2 million facilities bond

School district considers $1.2M bond for facilities improvements and affordable housing for teachers.

City wants more land at Cubberley to build a community center

Palo Alto has a tentative agreement to expand its Cubberley campus for a community center, pending approval from the city council and school board.

San Jose Unified school board calls special meeting to vote on $1.2 million facilities bond

School district considers $1.2M bond for facilities improvements and affordable housing for teachers.

City wants more land at Cubberley to build a community center

Palo Alto has a tentative agreement to expand its Cubberley campus for a community center, pending approval from the city council and school board.
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#budget-deficit

SF mayor's office steps in to help as school district faces $400M budget deficit, closures

San Francisco's Unified School District faces a $400 million deficit, prompting mayoral intervention for fiscal stability.

Andover educators vote no-confidence in superintendent in wake of post-strike layoffs

Educators in Andover support no-confidence vote against district superintendent amid budget deficit.

SF mayor's office steps in to help as school district faces $400M budget deficit, closures

San Francisco's Unified School District faces a $400 million deficit, prompting mayoral intervention for fiscal stability.

Andover educators vote no-confidence in superintendent in wake of post-strike layoffs

Educators in Andover support no-confidence vote against district superintendent amid budget deficit.
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Pasadena school district dives into redevelopment business

The school district is repurposing a closed school into housing to address affordable housing demands for its employees.
#transgender-rights

School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom

In a discrimination case, a trans man in Missouri won over $4 million after being denied access to the correct bathroom.

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a school policy affirming transgender students' privacy and identity rights against parental claims.

SCOTUS refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs

The Supreme Court declined to review an appeal from parents alleging their suburban school district was concealing transgender support plans for students.

School ordered to pay trans man $4 million after he was barred from boys' restroom

In a discrimination case, a trans man in Missouri won over $4 million after being denied access to the correct bathroom.

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a school policy affirming transgender students' privacy and identity rights against parental claims.

SCOTUS refuses to hear case from parents who objected to school's transgender support plans in DC suburbs

The Supreme Court declined to review an appeal from parents alleging their suburban school district was concealing transgender support plans for students.
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Gay ex-student sues school district for allegedly failing to stop bullying

The lawsuit underscores systemic failures in addressing and preventing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying in schools.

Free Rides for Parsippany Commuters for the Week of August 26th

Superintendent Dr. Sutter waives classroom capacity limits to ensure educational access for all students amidst rising enrollment.
#theft

Illinois Woman Is Sentenced to Nine Years for Stealing $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings

A former food service director stole over $1 million in chicken wings meant for students and was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Chicago woman gets nine-year sentence for stealing $1.5m in chicken wings

A school district official in Chicago was sentenced to nine years in jail for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings.

Illinois Woman Is Sentenced to Nine Years for Stealing $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings

A former food service director stole over $1 million in chicken wings meant for students and was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Chicago woman gets nine-year sentence for stealing $1.5m in chicken wings

A school district official in Chicago was sentenced to nine years in jail for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings.
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Following 'mock slave trade,' AG Campbell issues action plan for Southwick schools

Campbell's office and school officials collaborate to combat racist bullying in Southwick school district.

School district sues Gov. Newsom over new gender-identity law

School district in California files lawsuit against new law banning disclosure of student's gender identity changes to parents.
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New Jersey school district apologizes for offending Muslim group with question about ISIS terror group in quiz

School district apologizes for quiz question offending Muslim group.

Public school tried to ban student's lesbian art work because it's "offensive" to Christians

The article highlights a controversy in a Virginia school district over a student's queer art exhibition, showcasing the struggle with religious trauma and acceptance.

Why can't white America leave Black children's hair alone? | Tayo Bero

A Texas court will decide if a school district can continue to punish a Black teenager for his dreadlocks.
The case highlights the discrimination and control exerted on Black individuals in relation to their hair.

New Jersey school district apologizes for offending Muslim group with question about ISIS terror group in quiz

School district apologizes for quiz question offending Muslim group.

Public school tried to ban student's lesbian art work because it's "offensive" to Christians

The article highlights a controversy in a Virginia school district over a student's queer art exhibition, showcasing the struggle with religious trauma and acceptance.

Why can't white America leave Black children's hair alone? | Tayo Bero

A Texas court will decide if a school district can continue to punish a Black teenager for his dreadlocks.
The case highlights the discrimination and control exerted on Black individuals in relation to their hair.
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Fact-checking Megyn Kelly's claim that a Utah Middle school allows students to be 'terrorized' by 'furries' - Poynter

Accusations against a Utah school district for allowing students to act like animals and 'furries.'

Teen Girls Confront an Epidemic of Deepfake Nudes in Schools

Westfield High School incident involved AI-generated explicit images shared among students.
School district under scrutiny for lack of action in addressing and preventing misuse of AI technology.

Former official pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $16 million from O.C. school district

Former public school official embezzled almost $16 million from Magnolia School District.
Contreras used stolen funds for a lavish lifestyle and faces up to 10 years in prison.

High school district superintendent resigns amid lawsuits

The superintendent of Mountain View-Los Altos High School District, Nellie Meyer, is retiring amid pending lawsuits.
Lawsuits include allegations of ignoring public records requests and pressuring student reporters to censor articles about harassment.

San Jose: Leigh High School teacher arrested after 2000s rape allegation

Former Leigh High School teacher arrested for alleged rape of student in the early 2000s.
Charged with one count of rape, one count of sexual penetration of a minor, and five counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a minor.

East San Jose schools in jeopardy of shuttering - San Jose Spotlight

Residents celebrate postponement of middle school closure in East San Jose.
School district considers closing more campuses due to financial challenges.

NAACP files complaint with state over alleged racism among Southwick students

Racial discrimination exposed in school district
NAACP calls for zero tolerance policy for racist actions

Teacher arrested, accused of physically assaulting student at California elementary school

The teacher at E.J. Marshall Elementary School arrested for assaulting a student.
Chino Valley Unified School District placed the teacher on administrative leave.

Federal complaint alleges severe and persistent' antisemitism at Berkeley schools

Administrators ignored severe harassment of Jewish students post-Hamas' attacks and Israel's war.
Complaint filed alleges hostile environment for Jewish students due to bullying and anti-Semitic atmosphere cultivated by teachers.

Parents demand answers after California substitute teacher's alleged behavior leaves class in tears

Parents protest over substitute teacher's behavior
Concerns over lack of immediate action and notification

Connecticut school district facing backlash after stripping Veterans Day, Columbus Day from holiday calendar

A school district in Connecticut voted to remove Veterans Day and Columbus Day from its official holiday calendar.
The decision received backlash from veterans and Italian-Americans.

Texas superintendent doubles down on suspending black student for dreadlocks hairstyle, violating dress code

Texas superintendent defends decision to punish Black student for violating dress code
Superintendent claims conformity is necessary for being an American

What is the After-School Satan Club,' and what is it doing in a California elementary school?

Truman Benedict Elementary in San Clemente is hosting an After-School Satan Club run by the Satanic Temple.
The club aims to provide students with a non-proselytizing alternative to current religious after-school clubs.
The school district is required by law to permit the club to meet on campus.

Saratoga High's chilly, hot gym fixed after student prodding

The gym at Saratoga High School has suffered from a lack of heat, air conditioning, and air circulation for over a decade.
The school district recently made modifications to the HVAC system to improve its functionality, but declined to replace the system entirely due to cost constraints.
#book-ban

Republicans will do anything to ban books, even saying they cause porn addiction | Arwa Mahdawi

A student in Texas wants a school district to ban a Scholastic book that she claims sparked her porn addiction.
The book in question, 'Drama' by Raina Telgemeier, includes a chaste stage kiss and addresses themes of coming out as gay and toxic masculinity.

The dictionary pulled from Florida school district due to DeSantis book ban law

The Escambia County School District in Florida removed dictionaries and reference books from libraries due to their descriptions of sexual conduct to comply with a law banning sexual content from schools.
The banned book list in the district includes over 1,600 books pending investigation.
The school district argues that the books have not been banned or removed permanently, but are pulled for further review to ensure compliance with the new legislation.

Republicans will do anything to ban books, even saying they cause porn addiction | Arwa Mahdawi

A student in Texas wants a school district to ban a Scholastic book that she claims sparked her porn addiction.
The book in question, 'Drama' by Raina Telgemeier, includes a chaste stage kiss and addresses themes of coming out as gay and toxic masculinity.

The dictionary pulled from Florida school district due to DeSantis book ban law

The Escambia County School District in Florida removed dictionaries and reference books from libraries due to their descriptions of sexual conduct to comply with a law banning sexual content from schools.
The banned book list in the district includes over 1,600 books pending investigation.
The school district argues that the books have not been banned or removed permanently, but are pulled for further review to ensure compliance with the new legislation.
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To lure more teachers, CO school districts enter the housing market

Colorado school districts are taking action to address the lack of affordable housing options for their employees.
Solutions include partnerships with developers, constructing tiny homes, and becoming landlords.

Toll Brothers Expands Meadows Project in Lake Forest

Toll Brothers will build 70 homes in Lake Forest after local school district rejects plans for an elementary school.
The City Council approved the construction of the Meadows community, allowing Toll to build more homes on the one-time school site.
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Illinois schools' segregated classes blasted as 'unconstitutional'

A Chicago-area school district's program to racially segregate English and math classes for minority students has been criticized as unconstitutional by civil rights attorneys.
The program, which offers separate classes for Black and Latino students, is seen as a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law.

Northern California substitute teacher accused of baring his buttocks to sixth-graders

A substitute teacher at Anderson Middle School was arrested for allegedly exposing his buttocks to a class of sixth-graders.
The teacher was identified as a 32-year-old man from Connecticut who had also substituted at other Shasta County schools.
The incident has prompted the school district to reevaluate their background check protocols for substitute teachers.

[Update] SF Unified School District Staves Off Strike By Tradespeople

A union representing district employees in San Francisco accuses the school district of unfair labor practices and unpaid wages.
The planned strike includes various construction workers, but the district reached a memorandum of understanding with the tradespeople's union.

Illinois schools' segregated classes blasted as 'unconstitutional'

A Chicago-area school district's program to racially segregate English and math classes for minority students has been criticized as unconstitutional by civil rights attorneys.
The program, which offers separate classes for Black and Latino students, is seen as a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law.

Northern California substitute teacher accused of baring his buttocks to sixth-graders

A substitute teacher at Anderson Middle School was arrested for allegedly exposing his buttocks to a class of sixth-graders.
The teacher was identified as a 32-year-old man from Connecticut who had also substituted at other Shasta County schools.
The incident has prompted the school district to reevaluate their background check protocols for substitute teachers.

[Update] SF Unified School District Staves Off Strike By Tradespeople

A union representing district employees in San Francisco accuses the school district of unfair labor practices and unpaid wages.
The planned strike includes various construction workers, but the district reached a memorandum of understanding with the tradespeople's union.
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An L.A. student sued the district over her right to promote milk alternatives. She won a settlement

A student in Los Angeles settled a lawsuit against her school district after they barred her from promoting plant-based milk alternatives without also including dairy milk.
The settlement acknowledges that students have a 1st Amendment right to critical speech about dairy products.
The advocacy group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine supported the student in her lawsuit.

Complaint says Melrose METCO student was a victim of repeated racist bullying

Racial bullying and inaction in Melrose School District led to a Black student leaving due to a hostile environment.
Lawyers for Civil Rights filed a federal civil rights complaint against the school district for failing to prevent racial bullying.
The case highlights the inadequate response of the school district towards racial bullying and the need for corrective measures to address the issue.

Start the School Year in a New Home in Arlington, Virginia - Washingtonian

The Grove at Dominion Hills offers luxury single-family homes in a top-ranking family-friendly neighborhood in Arlington.
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New Jersey school district apologizes for offending Muslim group with question about ISIS terror group in quiz

A school in New Jersey apologized for an offensive quiz question about the Islamic State that offended a Muslim activist group.

Grand jury declines to indict N.J. high school principal Frank Sanchez. Why the acting superintendent calls it "welcome news."

The grand jury has declined to indict a New Jersey high school principal on endangering the welfare of a child charge.

New Jersey school district apologizes for offending Muslim group with question about ISIS terror group in quiz

A school in New Jersey apologized for an offensive quiz question about the Islamic State that offended a Muslim activist group.

Grand jury declines to indict N.J. high school principal Frank Sanchez. Why the acting superintendent calls it "welcome news."

The grand jury has declined to indict a New Jersey high school principal on endangering the welfare of a child charge.
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Tenn. school district where students held 'slave auction' settles with DOJ

Hawkins County School District in Tennessee to implement changes following a settlement agreement on racial harassment issues.
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