Resilient Responses to Trauma
Clinic Session 1
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Joy O'Brien - Forest Hills Schools
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Jodi Davidson - Forest Hills Schools
Summary
The biggest impact on student behavior is adult behavior. Trauma is real. No student is born 'bad.' Poor behaviors are a result of unmet needs. When children are met with an environment of love and activity, resiliency is developed. Join us to gain applicable take-aways to implement within your school.
Get a CLUE! (with the Science of Reading)
Clinic Session 1
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Tammy Elchert - Carey EVSD
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Tiffany Boehler - Carey EVSD
Summary
In this workshop you will be introduced to an interactive staff/student game based upon the CLUE board game. Science of Reading concepts will be integrated into the 'clues' with ideas for prizes. Our school combined the culture building game with Right to Read Week and a 'One School One Book' activity. The goal is to create a fun, culture building activity that can be used with either staff, students, or both to entertain with school related trivia.
A “WIN”-ing Approach to Meet ALL Student Needs
Clinic Session 1
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Eldora Lavdas - Medina City Schools
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Julie Phillips
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Janeen Liston
Summary
Elementary buildings all face the challenge of meeting the varying learning needs of students across grade levels. Using a systematic approach to data analysis, this session will showcase how one district worked within their Tier 1 curriculum to make sure every K-5 student's needs were met during an intervention block. Participants will see examples of data systems and WIN time planning tools that provide teams with clarity for success.
Keep Your Teachers in the Game: Increasing Teacher Resilience and Engagement
Clinic Session 1
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Dr. Julie Schmidt Hasson - Appalachian State University
Summary
Teaching is challenging, and the way teachers navigate the challenges can light them up or burn them out. As leaders, we can create cultures that support teacher resilience and help teachers develop individual resilience resources. In this interactive session, we will focus on three areas: Relating, Reframing, and Reflecting. You will leave this session with information, tools, and strategies you can easily implement to increase teacher resilience and engagement, which lead to increased teacher retention.
Stop 'Shoulding' on Me: Build Ownership, Not Buy-in
Clinic Session 1
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Dr. Denise Snowden - Coach to Lead
Summary
Leading change initiatives well is a required leadership skill to be a successful Game Changer. In this session you will learn what people need in order to share ownership for change and the coaching strategies necessary to build a culture of learning. Together we will unpack the language of change, change styles and approaches, and multiple change frameworks to deepen your self-awareness, understanding, and change leadership practices.
Empowering Teacher Leaders: Boosting Reading Success
Clinic Session 1
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Julie Hall - Cuyahoga Falls City School District
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Krystal Parnin - Cuyahoga Falls City School District
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Teacher leadership is a powerful tool for promoting reading growth and achievement. By empowering teachers to take on leadership roles, schools can create a more collaborative and supportive learning environment. Teacher leaders can play a key role in developing and implementing effective reading instruction strategies, analyzing student data to inform instruction, and providing professional development opportunities for their colleagues. By investing in teacher leadership, schools can improve student outcomes and create a culture of continuous improvement.
Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons – A school garden game-changer for growing foods September to May!
Clinic Session 1
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Carol Smathers - Ohio State University Extension
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Tim McDermott - Ohio State University Extension
Summary
School gardening promotes healthy behaviors, increases interest in agriculture-related careers, and improves students’ academic achievement in science, math, language arts, and writing. Growing Teachers Throughout the Seasons (GTS) addresses common school garden barriers, including knowledge, seasonality, time, and space. GTS provides steps for planting, tending, harvesting, and tasting foods each month September-May! GTS resources include a guide and 20 free online modules. Participants will gain hands-on experience with seed starting, raised beds, and indoor hydroponics.
Cyber Assist: Admin Edition
Clinic Session 1
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Eric Curts - SPARCC
Summary
It has been said that with generative AI, every educator now has their own personal 24-hour assistant. Learn how to use tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, NotebookLM, Brisk Teaching, EnlightenAI, MagicSchoolAI, Diffit, SchoolAI, Suno, ElevenLabs and more to help you generate newsletters, summarize content, write emails, process PDFs, analyze data, create media and much more. Save more time so you can spend more time impacting your staff and students!
Courageous Conversations: Critical for Healthy School Cultures
Clinic Session 2
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Angela Hayes - Westerville City Schools
Summary
Do you want to work on having a healthy school culture? Communication is key for us as educators with students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Whether you are a teacher, aspiring leader, building administrator, or district administrator, knowing how to have courageous conversations with all stakeholders is critical. In this session, you will learn why courageous conversations are necessary and how to engage in them. A healthy school culture depends on it.
Building Bridges: The Power of Community in Elementary Schools
Clinic Session 2
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Erin Storer - Forest Hills Schools
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Dan Hamilton - Forest Hills Schools
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Trevor Collinsworth - Forest Hills Schools
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Brian Lyons - Forest Hills Schools
Summary
This session focuses on the importance of creating multi-grade 'families' in which students remain together from kindergarten through sixth grade, fostering connections and mentorship. This session will share examples of lessons that are done quarterly, focusing on a sense of belonging. This session will discuss ways to increase community service opportunities for students and families in order to create a culture of community and connection.
Equity in Action: Practical Strategies for Culturally Responsive Teaching in Elementary Schools
Clinic Session 2
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Katie Salyer - Hilliard City Schools
Summary
As our schools become more diverse, elementary staff play an important role in creating environments that are fair, welcoming, and supportive for every student. This session will share practical strategies for using culturally responsive teaching in elementary schools. Participants will learn how to support teachers, connect with families, and make sure students' unique cultural backgrounds are included in lessons, teaching methods, and the overall school environment.
Moving from Special Education to REMARKABLE Education
Clinic Session 2
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Matthew Heredia - Forest Hills Schools
Summary
Navigating the ever changing world of Special Education can be difficult. The challenges from compliance, and the ever-changing student population, can often leave you wondering, 'What do we do now?' It takes a village to support student progress. This session will focus on creating a culture of distributive leadership and shared ownership that leverages strengths within your building to serve Students with Disabilities and pursue STUDENT success without having to constantly solve ADULT problems.
Problem-Solving 101: A Root Cause Analysis
Clinic Session 2
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Karen Liddell-Anderson - Cleveland Heights-University Heights
Summary
Much of the work associated with a district’s continuous school improvement efforts including the Ohio Improvement Process, One Needs Assessment and the One Plan, asks districts to identify the root cause (underlying source) of their student performance need/problem. If the expectation is that districts begin their continuous school improvement work by first identifying the root cause (underlying source) of their student performance need/problem, knowing how to conduct a root cause analysis is a must.
How Connected Principals Lead and Define Possibilities in their Jobs
Clinic Session 2
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Paul Young
Summary
This session will help principals and their team enhance capacity to cope with increasing job demands by examining and adopting the requisite grit, mindset, social emotional learning skills, and related health factors needed to survive and thrive as leaders of Ohio’s schools. Examples of how to establish connections will be given. Practical strategies that improve adult social-emotional learning, reduce stress, and help principals of all experience levels avoid frustration, isolation, and burnout will be shared.
One Short Day to a Positive School Culture. The Possibilities are Unlimited!
Clinic Session 2
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Kirk Pavelich - North Royalton City Schools
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Vince Ketterer - North Royalton City Schools
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Lesley Smith - North Royalton City Schools
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Mike McGinnis - North Royalton City Schools
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Deanna Mikin - North Royalton City Schools
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Katie Bober - North Royalton City Schools
Summary
In this engaging presentation, we’ll explore strategies to foster a thriving school culture through practical tools and dynamic approaches. We’ll delve into the power of connection, communication, and collaboration to build an environment where academic success and belonging take center stage. Participants will leave with insights to transform their schools into places where everyone feels valued and empowered to soar.
Excellent Extensions for Chrome
Clinic Session 2
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Eric Curts - SPARCC
Summary
Web extensions provide extra features, tools, and options for the Chrome browser. Learn how to find, install, and use extensions from the Chrome Web Store, and then explore over 150 recommendations. Hands-on demonstrations will be done for selected extensions, from tried and true tools to my newest discoveries.
Empowering School Leaders of Color: Building Inclusive Leadership Networks for Equity and Excellence
Clinic Session 3
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Felecia Evans - Shaker Heights City School District
Summary
Join us for a transformative session aimed at connecting and empowering school leaders of color. This presentation creates a supportive space for leaders to share experiences, strategies, and best practices to foster equity-driven leadership in schools.
Participants will explore unique challenges faced by leaders of color, discuss ways to navigate systemic barriers, build culturally responsive practices, and create networks that promote professional growth and advocacy.
At the Movies: Hollywood Hacks for Engaging Staff Meetings
Clinic Session 3
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Bob Buck - Forest Hills Schools
Summary
Join us for a fun and informative session where we'll explore how Hollywood's magic can level up your staff meetings and school communications. We'll analyze classic movie scenes and iconic commercials to uncover powerful techniques for capturing attention, delivering impactful messages, and fostering more engaging and motivating staff meetings.
Navigating the Overwhelm: Reflection, Discomfort, and Storytelling for School Leaders
Clinic Session 3
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Sara Peterson - New Albany-Plain Local School District
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Educational leadership is an ongoing process of reflection, self-discovery, and growth. The cognitive demands alone can create feelings of defeat and exhaustion. This session will explore the honest conversations we must have with ourselves and each other to confront strengths and weaknesses, and foster the self-awareness necessary for authentic leadership. Prepare to leave this session with a collection of resources and ideas to start your journey.
The Role of Building-Leadership Teams in Advancing Instruction & Student Learning
Clinic Session 3
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Mike Trego - Ohio Leadership Advisory Council
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Dr. Elizabeth Lolli - Ohio Leadership Advisory Council
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Jim Gay - Ohio Leadership Advisory Council
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Karel Oxley - Ohio Leadership Advisory Council
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Principals and building leadership teams (BLTs) are essential to accelerating instruction and student learning. Using the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council’s (OLAC) Leadership Development framework, evaluation crosswalk, and BLT assessment tool, principals can utilize collaborative structures and measure progress toward advancing instruction and student learning. Bring your device to participate in hands-on activities to explore these frameworks and how to use OLAC’s free evaluation crosswalk and assessment tools. Videos from Ohio BLTs will also be shared.
Data-Driven PBIS: Turning Data into Actionable Insights for Student Success
Clinic Session 3
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Michael Griffen - Strongsville City School District
Summary
You have your PBIS framework in place, so what's next? Data that is meaningful, relevant to your system, and timely can be an invaluable resource in ensuring that PBIS is having the impact you desire within your school building. See how one elementary is driving meaningful and lasting change, using data that creates action to support student success.
Changing the Game Starts with You: Leadership Behaviors that Will Take You to The Next Level
Clinic Session 3
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Jamal Maxsam - Lead Like a Champion
Summary
Changing the Game Starts with You: Leadership Behaviors that Will Take You to The Next Level explores how applying aspects of servant and transformational leadership can elevate your impact.
This session will empower school leaders to embrace and apply a leadership approach that will ignite growth and innovation.
In this session participants will learn practical behaviors of servant and transformational leadership to lead with purpose, influence, and authenticity—unlocking your next level as a leader while changing the game for those you serve.
Power Players: Elevating Vulnerable Youth Together
Clinic Session 3
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John Riley - Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
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Jason Scragg - Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
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Donna Villareal - Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
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Trisha Barnett - Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
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Betsy Hauck - Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
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This is collaborative team presentation designed for Administrators looking to POWER UP their skills. Come join us to learn about how we are all POWER PLAYERS for Vulnerable Youth in Ohio. Each member of the Vulnerable Youth team from the Department of Education and Workforce will present their scope of work (English learners, students experiencing homelessness, justice involved youth, newcomers, and military connected youth), the resources and support they offer, and best practices from across the state that have an impact on our Vulnerable Youth. We will hold space for Q & A at the end of the session.
Accessibility Tools to Support all Learners
Clinic Session 3
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Eric Curts - SPARCC
Summary
There are many tools, apps, extensions, and features available to assist all learners. In this session we take an in-depth hands-on look at a wide range of technology tools to assist any and all learners. These can include text-to-speech, speech-to-text, readability, reading comprehension, artificial intelligence tools, audio support, organization, focus, and more. Learn what tools are available and how to access and use these free tools with your students.
The Mobile Principal: When Movement Leads to Action and Connection
Clinic Session 4
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Nick Neiderhouse - Rossford Schools
Summary
Not only is movement good for your health, but it can change the climate in your building. Seeing staff and students face-to-face can transform your effectiveness and even cut down on your emails. New conversations spark curiosity and also promote follow through. If you feel you have been in a routine and need to break out, you will want to join this session for fresh ways to change the game in your building.
Take Action and Make it Stick: A Practitioner's Approach to School Improvement
Clinic Session 4
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Leah Ann Childers - Buckeye Valley Local Schools
Summary
Have you ever wondered exactly how a school can attain significant gains in student outcomes? This session will ask you to reflect on your building’s practices while exploring practical instructional leadership strategies that can improve a school’s effectiveness. We will discuss school-wide systems and how to approach low-skill or low-will team members to build sustainable change no matter who is in the leadership role. You will leave with “doable” ideas for your upcoming school year!
Own Your Time: Responsibility, Expectations, and Behavior
Clinic Session 4
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Brynn Hoffman - Lancaster City Schools
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Jake Campbell - Lancaster City Schools
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The workshop will cover effective methods for setting expectations upfront, how to review them regularly, and how to enforce these expectations during transitions. Special attention will be given to fostering positive behavior during less structured times like lunch, recess, and centers, where challenges can arise.
Teaching a New Lesson: Reinventing Your Education Career Path
Clinic Session 4
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Jane Myers - Northwest Ohio Education Service Center
Summary
Changing careers within the field of education is scary but can be a rewarding journey. This presentation highlights the challenges, and opportunities for educators considering a new path, transitioning to varied roles within our field. Embracing change can be a challenge, but in the end can enhance YOUR professional growth, and renew your WHY.
Courageous Leadership and the Implementation Science; Keys to Literacy Success for ALL
Clinic Session 4
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Jamie Bauer - 95 Percent Group
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Bold leaders recognize that literacy is not only the key to academic success, but is a right that should be guaranteed for ALL students. This session focuses on lessons learned from courageous literacy leaders: what it means to be a transformational leader, what the Implementation Science teaches us about key factors in effective implementation, and courageous moves all educators can take with the goal of transforming literacy outcomes for all students.
Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
Clinic Session 4
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Eric Curts - SPARCC
Summary
Everyone knows about Google Docs, Gmail, Search, and other common Google tools. But there are also loads of smaller, lesser-known, but powerful tools that can be used for teaching and learning. Learn about 70+ hidden gems such as Emoji Kitchen, Interview Warmup, Timelapse, Lens, AutoDraw, ImageFX, MusicFX, VR/AR Models, Read Along, Semantris, GameSnacks, ChromeOS Flex, Teachable Machine, NotebookLM, Applied Digital Skills and more (List subject to change based on how cool and unknown the tools remain.)
Bringing Them Home: Game Changers For Students
Clinic Session 5
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Erin Simpson - Wadsworth City Schools
Summary
Wadsworth City Schools is proud to be a Game Changer in supporting diverse student needs through Grizzly Academy. Established in 2023-24 for K-4 students, it offers a tailored alternative to traditional settings, keeping students within the district. Expanding to K-5 in 2024-25 and K-12 by 2025-26, this program is a game changer in fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Join us to discover how it was created and what drives its success!
Building Connections and Culture: The Power of Friday Huddles
Clinic Session 5
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Katie Salyer - Hilliard City Schools
Summary
Building a positive school culture is vital for fostering trust, collaboration, and success. This session introduces Friday Huddles, a 15-minute weekly meeting to strengthen relationships, motivate staff, and support restorative practices. Attendees will learn to implement these gatherings to build community, celebrate achievements, and foster teamwork. Focused on positivity, shared accountability, and open communication, Friday Huddles empower staff to navigate challenges while maintaining alignment with collective goals.
Parents & Community Partners: Game Changers for Students
Clinic Session 5
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Miracle Reynolds - Columbus City Schools
Summary
This presentation will explore how engaging parents and community partners can transform student success. Participants will learn practical strategies to build strong partnerships that support academic achievement, foster social-emotional development, and create a supportive network for students. By leveraging community resources and parent involvement, we can level up educational outcomes and ensure every child has the tools to succeed. Join me to discover how collaboration can be the ultimate game changer!
Enhancing Student Belonging Through the Implementation of a House System
Clinic Session 5
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Julie Paige - Jonathan Alder Local Schools
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This session introduces the House System as a powerful framework to foster a stronger sense of belonging within elementary school communities. Participants will explore the core concepts of the House System, its positive impact on student engagement and social-emotional well-being, and practical strategies for implementation. Attendees will engage in collaborative brainstorming with colleagues to develop actionable ideas for integrating the system into their own school practices.
Integrating Student Voice Into Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Clinic Session 5
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Leah Euerle - ESCNEO
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Jackie McLaughlin - Mayfield Middle School & Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
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Leah Borden - Mayfield Middle School & Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
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John Paydo - Mayfield Middle School & Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
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Empower students to shape the culture of your school by centering their voices in PBIS implementation. This session explores strategies for integrating student input, including creating a Student PBIS Advisory Committee. Learn how Mayfield Middle School built a student committee to enhance engagement, strengthen community, and transform student recognition systems. Discover how authentic student involvement fosters a more inclusive, responsive school environment where all students feel seen and valued.
The AI Toolbox: Best AI Tools for Schools
Clinic Session 5
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Eric Curts - SPARCC
Summary
ChatGPT and Gemini are wonderful, but what other AI tools are available? Thankfully there are many educational AI resources that build on top of these models with tools that are free, provide extra functionality and features, and make the process easier and more convenient for educators. In this session we will explore many of these tools such as MagicSchool AI, Khanmigo, TeacherServer, SchoolAI, QuestionWell, EnlightenAI, Snorkl, Diffit, NotebookLM, Brisk Teaching, Ideogram, Udio and more.
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