Just two words, and yet they spark debates in school board meetings, parent forums, and education conferences across the country. The concern is understandable—parents, educators, and policymakers all want what’s best for students. But like most hot-button topics, the conversation around screen time in schools often lacks nuance.

A recent Wall Street Journal article (that we provided screen time data for) reports that students in grades one through twelve now spend an average of 98 minutes per day on school-issued devices—more than 20% of instructional time. Their take? That’s too much.

This very issue sparked a lively discussion at our recent District Advisory Council (DAC) meeting, where district leaders acknowledged that screen time is a major concern for parents and communities, but also pointed out the nuances that get overlooked. Not all screen time is the same, and lumping it all together misses the bigger picture.

Not All Screen Time Is the Same

It’s easy to lump all digital activity together, but that approach oversimplifies reality. Imagine these two scenarios:

• A student is watching short-form videos during class, toggling between gaming sites, and struggling to focus on the lesson.
• A student is using a school-issued device to research primary sources, draft an essay, and collaborate on a science project with peers across the country.

Both students are spending time on screens. But are their experiences equivalent? Of course not.

Consuming vs. Creating

One of the biggest distinctions in screen time is consuming vs. creating:

• Consuming: Watching videos, reading content, playing games, or passively scrolling through information.
• Creating: Writing essays, coding programs, designing presentations, producing videos, engaging in simulations, and collaborating on projects.

While consumption can certainly be educational (a well-curated documentary or an instructional video, for example), a healthy balance of consumption and creation is critical. Schools should focus on empowering students to use technology as a tool for creativity, research, and engagement, rather than passive consumption.

The Real Concern: Distraction vs. Focus

It’s true that digital devices introduce potential distractions. The After Babel blog argues that “learning improves when students spend more time learning,” but that devices, by nature, can divert attention away from deep learning.

That’s a fair point. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Schools can use technology in ways that support focus and minimize distractions. Solutions like Lightspeed Systems help keep students on task by filtering out non-educational content, monitoring engagement, and ensuring that devices remain tools for learning rather than diversions.

A More Productive Discussion on Screen Time

Instead of framing the conversation around “too much” or “too little” screen time, we should be asking:

• What are students doing on their devices? Are they engaging in meaningful, interactive learning, or is their time spent passively clicking through digital exercises?
• How are schools managing digital distractions? Are educators equipped with tools to guide students toward productive digital use?
• How do we balance technology with other methods of instruction? Are we incorporating hands-on learning, discussion, and traditional resources alongside digital tools?

The Bottom Line: The Screen Time Debate Needs to Be About More Than Just Time

Yes, students spend a significant portion of their school day on devices. But that number alone doesn’t tell the full story. We should be focusing less on the total minutes and more on how those minutes are being used.

Before we rush to cut screen time in schools, let’s make sure we’re asking the right questions—and considering the real-world benefits that technology can bring to modern education.

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For those who missed it, here’s a summary of the key highlights, exciting upcoming features, and answers to the most pressing questions from the live Q&A. You may also tune in to the recording here.

Lightspeed Classroom 2025 Roadmap Overview 

Charlotte kicked off the session by discussing the challenges educators face in today’s digital classrooms:

1. Digital Distractions: Students face constant online distractions, which can hinder academic performance.
2. Teacher Challenges with New Technology: 65% of teachers find learning new technologies difficult, especially as they adapt to rapidly changing tools.

光速课堂 directly addresses these barriers by offering tools that help teachers manage their digital classrooms efficiently, foster student engagement, and reduce distractions.

Key Highlights: Recent Enhancements in Lightspeed Classroom

Charlotte provided an overview of major 2024 releases that are already live and available to users:

1. Teaching Team: Enables teachers to directly assign co-teachers such as substitutes and aides to monitor and manage instruction, enabling collaborative instruction without enlisting IT support.
2. Enhanced Thumbnails: Offers better visibility and troubleshooting for teachers with detailed insights into why a student’s screen might not be displaying as expected.
3. Allow and Block List Enhancements: Simplifies the process of creating allow/block lists by enabling URL stripping and automatic formatting for better functionality.

These updates have already been adopted by districts nationwide and are helping teachers manage classrooms more effectively. 

What’s Coming Soon: Exciting New Features

Mike Ruby took the stage to preview several highly anticipated features that will soon be available in Lightspeed Classroom:

1. Student Tab Count 

• Teachers will now see the number of tabs each student has open directly on their dashboard.
• New controls allow teachers to:
  • View a student’s open tabs.
  • Close specific tabs.
  • Close all tabs or all other tabs (the “nuclear option”).
• This feature helps keep students focused and ensures teachers can manage distractions in real-time.

2. Teacher HQ 

• A built-in resource hub within Lightspeed Classroom.
• Offers tailored training materials, guides, and checklists specific to each teacher’s experience level.
• Helps new teachers onboard quickly and supports ongoing learning for experienced users.

3. Hall Monitor

• A new digital hall pass system designed to enhance student safety and reduce class disruptions, integrated directly into Lightspeed Classroom.
• Teachers can issue and track passes for students who need to leave the classroom (e.g., restroom or nurse’s office).
• The system blocks the student’s browser while the pass is in use and logs detailed reports, including time in/out and the teacher who approved the pass.
• Simple and intuitive, Hall Monitor replaces paper passes, offering administrators real-time visibility into student movements.
• Administrators can control whether this feature is enabled for their district.

4. Class Highlights

• A reporting tool that provides actionable insights for teachers, including:
  • The most visited educational and non-educational sites in a session.
  • AI-generated suggestions for allow/block lists based on student activity.
  • Identification of off-task students and recommendations for addressing engagement issues.
• Administrators can control whether this feature and the AI component are enabled for their district.

5. Future Feature: Ad Hoc Class Scheduling

• A streamlined “Start Now” button will make it easier for teachers to launch on-demand classes and set custom durations for sessions. This feature is currently in development.

Live Demo Highlights 

During the webinar, Mike showcased demos of two upcoming features, Hall Monitor and Class Highlights:

• Hall Monitor Demo: Attendees saw how teachers can create and manage hall passes, how students can check themselves back in, and the detailed reporting available for administrators.
• Class Highlights Demo: The AI-driven insights were a standout, offering actionable prompts like identifying off-task students, understanding engagement trends, and suggesting updates to allow/block lists.

What’s Next?

Mike shared that Hall Monitor and Class Highlights are in the final testing stages and will be available for general use in the coming weeks. Districts can also request demos or sign up for early access through their Lightspeed representatives.

Q&A: Your Questions Answered 

The session wrapped up with a lively Q&A where attendees shared their thoughts and questions. Here are some key takeaways:

• Q: Will these new features cost extra?
• A: No, all new features—including Hall Monitor, Class Highlights, Teacher HQ, and Student Tab Count—will be included at no additional cost for Lightspeed Classroom users.

• Q: When will Hall Monitor and Class Highlights be available?
• A: Both features are expected to launch in the next few weeks. Districts can sign up for beta testing or demos now. Please contact your Account Manager to see a demo of these features or sign up for the beta program. Schedule a Lightspeed Classroom demo here.

• Q: Can administrators control access to these features?
• A: Yes, administrators will have full control over enabling/disabling features like Hall Monitor and Class Highlights through Classroom Rules.

• Q: Will there be training and documentation for these updates?
• A: Absolutely! User guides, videos, and detailed documentation will be available for all new features. Additionally, Teacher HQ will provide ongoing training resources directly within the platform.

• Q: Can teachers limit the number of tabs students can open?
• A: While tab limiting is not yet available, it is a feature currently in development, and the Lightspeed team is working on making it available soon.

Get Involved

Lightspeed encourages feedback from educators to shape future updates. Attendees were asked to participate in a poll to share their favorite new features, with Hall Monitor and Class Highlights emerging as the top picks.If you missed the webinar or have additional questions, your Lightspeed representative is available to assist. You can also access training resources and schedule demos to explore these exciting new features firsthand.

Conclusion 

The Lightspeed Classroom Roadmap webinar showcased the incredible strides being made to address digital distractions and empower teachers with tools that make classroom management more effective and intuitive. From enhanced reporting to digital hall passes, these updates promise to make a meaningful impact in classrooms nationwide.

Stay tuned for the release of these features, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your Lightspeed representative to learn more or request a demo. Together, we’re building a brighter future for digital learning!

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Here’s why this decision matters—and what schools need to weigh before deciding.

Pros of Sending Devices Home

• Bridging the Homework Gap: Students without reliable access to devices at home risk falling behind academically, especially in low-income areas.
• 21st-Century Skills: Home access helps students develop digital literacy and independent learning skills.
• Continuity of Learning: When emergencies (like COVID) arise, students can seamlessly transition to remote learning.

Cons of Sending Devices Home

• Lost or Damaged Devices: Younger students or those in unstable living situations may be more likely to misplace or damage devices.
• Misuse: Without proper monitoring, students may use devices for non-educational purposes.
• Parental Concerns: Many parents worry about excessive screen time and inappropriate content outside school hours.

Our Take: Make It Work with the Right Device Management Tools for Schools

If you aren’t sending devices home, you’re risking greater connectivity disparities. But devices need safeguards to ensure they’re used productively and responsibly:

• 光速滤镜 After School Rules let schools apply different policies for home use, blocking non-educational content.
• 光速 MDM Device Detective helps recover lost or stolen devices.
• Lightspeed 家长门户 empowers families with visibility into their student’s activity and the ability to set boundaries.

Our advice: Send devices home—but back them with device management policies and tools that promote safe, productive use.

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While physical security measures address external threats, many risks originate from within the student body, often signaled through digital communications. Students may express distress, intentions of self-harm, or plans that could endanger others through emails, social media, or online searches. Implementing advanced digital monitoring tools like Lightspeed Alert enables schools to detect these warning signs in real-time. By analyzing online activities, these systems can identify potential threats and flag them for immediate attention, facilitating timely interventions. 

光速警报 acts as the first line of defense, detecting threats before they escalate. Unlike traditional security measures, it continuously scans online interactions for signs of self-harm, cyberbullying, and violence. Real-time alerts to school personnel enable swift intervention, ensuring issues are addressed at their root rather than after they unfold. Additionally, our in-house team of safety specialists reviews and escalates high-risk and imminent threats, ensuring that critical situations receive immediate attention before it’s too late. This added human oversight helps prevent crises and provides an extra layer of protection for students in need. 

Lightspeed StopIt empowers students to actively contribute to school safety through anonymous reporting. This secure platform enables students to report bullying, threats, or self-harm concerns without fear of retaliation. Real-time chat with trained professionals provides immediate support, allowing timely intervention. Schools can track and analyze incident trends to improve preventive measures. By fostering openness and responsibility, Lightspeed StopIt helps students feel safe speaking up, giving schools critical insights to prevent issues before they escalate.

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School safety demands more than just emergency drills and secure entries. From preventing potential threats to nurturing mental well-being, School Resource Officers (SROs) and other K-12 safety professionals—including principals, counselors, and behavior intervention specialists—play a critical role in creating a holistic environment where students can thrive.

Two of the most urgent areas of focus are threat assessment & behavioral intervention and student mental health & well-being. SROs and their safety counterparts can join forces to detect risks, intervene early, and offer a strong support system that addresses the root causes of harmful behavior.

1. Threat Assessment & Behavioral Intervention

Identifying Potential Risks Before They Escalate

SROs are the frontline when it comes to understanding and responding to safety threats on campus. By working closely with school administrators, counselors, and teachers, they can help create a unified approach to detecting early signs of distress or disruptive behavior.

Collaborative Threat Assessment Teams: A multidisciplinary team that includes an SRO, a mental health professional, and an administrator ensures multiple perspectives on a student’s situation.

Early Warning Signs: Training staff to recognize sudden changes in behavior, social isolation, or violent language in assignments or online conversations can catch problems early.

Balancing Intervention with Student Rights

One of the biggest challenges is protecting students’ rights and privacy while conducting threat assessments. Clear, transparent policies—crafted in alignment with federal and state regulations—are essential.

Clear Procedures: Outline the steps for investigating reports or flagged behaviors, detailing how and when to involve an SRO or counselor.

Communications Plan: Decide what information can be shared with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders, ensuring everyone understands the process and reasons behind interventions.

Developing a Culture of Reporting

Encouraging students and staff to speak up when they sense something is amiss creates a powerful layer of preventative security.

Anonymous Reporting Systems: Set up hotlines or apps that allow students and staff to report concerns without fear of retaliation.

Regular Awareness Campaigns: Remind the school community about the importance of early intervention; emphasize that reporting a concern is about care, not punishment.

2. Mental Health & Student Well-Being

Recognizing the Overlap Between Safety and Mental Health

Often, students who exhibit threatening behavior are struggling with underlying mental health challenges—such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. SROs, counselors, and school safety teams must collaborate to address these factors and prevent crises before they occur.

Joint Training: Ensure that SROs and staff receive education on de-escalation and trauma-informed practices.

Resource Availability: Promote counseling services, peer support groups, or partnerships with local mental health agencies to provide immediate help for at-risk students.

De-Escalation and Supportive Intervention

When a student is in crisis, a swift, empathetic response can make all the difference. SROs, who often handle the initial intervention, benefit from a mental health-informed perspective.

De-Escalation Techniques: Use calm, respectful communication—acknowledging students’ emotions without judgment.

On-Site Counseling: Loop in school counselors or psychologists as soon as possible. Students in crisis respond better when they feel supported rather than solely policed.

Removing Stigma and Building Trust

Students are more likely to report personal challenges or share concerns about peers if they trust the individuals they’re talking to.

Positive Visibility: Participate in school events, greet students in hallways, and show genuine interest in student activities to build rapport.

Community Forums: Host sessions where parents and students can learn about mental health resources, discuss concerns, and get to know the SRO and safety team in a non-crisis setting.

Bringing It All Together: A Unified Safety Strategy

Shared Protocols

• Establish clear guidelines for threat assessment, mental health referrals, and crisis response. This helps ensure consistent handling of incidents across the school.

Collaborative Teams

• Combine the expertise of SROs (law enforcement, crisis management) with that of mental health professionals (counselors, psychologists) and administrators (policy, discipline) to tackle issues from every angle.

Ongoing Training

• Provide regular professional development for safety teams, focusing on behavioral threat assessment, mental health crisis management, and trauma-informed care.

Student-Centered Approach

• Keep the well-being of the student at the heart of each decision. Whenever possible, prioritize supportive interventions over purely punitive measures.

Community Engagement

• Forge relationships with local law enforcement agencies, mental health organizations, and community groups to create a wraparound network of support for students and families.

A proactive, student-focused safety strategy goes beyond locking doors and patrolling hallways. SROs and K-12 safety professionals are in a unique position to identify potential threats early and connect struggling students with the help they need. By aligning threat assessment protocols with mental health support, schools not only reduce the likelihood of violence but also nurture a culture of care where students feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Next Steps

1. 1. Assess Your Policies: Review your current threat assessment and mental health support policies to ensure they align with best practices.
   2. Train and Collaborate: Schedule joint training sessions for SROs, counselors, and administrators to streamline communication and strategy.
   3. Educate the Community: Share clear guidelines with parents and students about how to report concerns and access mental health resources.

The synergy between proactive threat assessment and mental health intervention is a cornerstone of modern school safety. With dedication, collaboration, and empathy, SROs and their partners in education can create campuses where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

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At Lightspeed Systems, our mission has always been clear: keep students safe. For twenty-five years we’ve delivered upon that mission by giving schools solutions and services to keep students protected from harm (online and offline) and engaged in learning.

Today, I’m excited to share the next step in that mission: Lightspeed Systems is acquiring STOPit Solutions, a leader in anonymous reporting systems for schools.

A Shared Passion & Mission

Founded in 2013, STOPit was born from a tragedy that shook the world. Amanda Todd’s story—one of relentless cyberbullying and eventual suicide—highlighted the urgent need for tools that empower students to speak up and get help. STOPit gave them that voice, building anonymous reporting systems that foster a “see something, say something” culture in schools.

At Lightspeed, we share that same sense of urgency. In the wake of the Parkland tragedy, we realized schools needed better tools to help identify students in crisis sooner. 光速警报 was created to provide proactive, real-time alerts to intervene before tragedy.

Both Lightspeed and STOPit exist because we believe these tragedies can be prevented. And now, together, we can do even more.

“This is a big and exciting step forward in our mission to protect students. Bringing together Lightspeed and STOPit Solutions, insights, teams, and a shared passion for student safety will mean more schools are protected and more students are helped.”

– Parkhill Mays, CEO, STOPit Solutions

More Data, More Insights, More Impact

Together, Lightspeed and STOPit data and solutions will help schools:

• Get proactive about school safety to prevent violence, self-harm, cyberbullying, and more.
• Understand the wellbeing of their students and the climate of their campuses and identify trends in mental health and safety concerns.
• Triangulate data to respond faster to threats.

It’s not just about reacting—it’s about preventing. Our combined solutions will help schools be proactive about campus safety.

Helping Schools Act Sooner

Schools are under-resourced. Counselors and safety teams are stretched thin and educators are balancing a million priorities. Meanwhile, the mental health crisis among students is growing, and schools need to spot, and help, students in crisis sooner.

Lightspeed and STOPit both know that technology can help close that gap. Research indicates that these solutions are effective in preventing school violence and enhancing student safety.

• In one study of the efficacy of anonymous reporting systems, 10% of all tips received were related to firearms—and nearly 40% of those gun-related tips were related to plans for school attacks.
• In addition, the US Secret Service has found that 74% of school shootings are preceded by online clues that, if spotted sooner, could have prevented tragedy.

By combining our solutions, we’re giving schools a more complete picture of student safety and well-being. Anonymous tips from STOPit’s systems, combined with real-time online activity insights from Lightspeed Alert, mean schools can intervene earlier and more effectively. This isn’t just about stopping violence; it’s about being proactive to identify and help students in crisis—前 they reach a breaking point.

In addition to our software solutions, we also both use Human Review teams—real people—working 24/7/365 to serve as extensions of school staff and ensure the right people get the right information at the right time. Together, we have more people and more data to deliver that service efficiently and effectively.

Building Safer, Healthier Communities 

We believe that when schools have the right tools 和 actionable data, they can build safer, healthier learning environments. With STOPit joining Lightspeed, we’re making that belief a reality.

To STOPit customers: We’re here for you. STOPit’s solutions will continue to serve schools with the same reliability and dedication you expect. And together, we’re bringing you an even more powerful set of tools and services to keep your students safe.

To Lightspeed customers: We’ll keep delivering the solutions you need. We’re committed to giving you new technologies and more integrated, holistic solutions to protect your communities.

We’re not just merging companies. We’re merging missions.

And we’re just getting started.

Learn more about how Lightspeed Alert + STOPit can help enhance safety at your school. Request a demo here.

Brian Thomas is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lightspeed Systems, dedicated to providing trusted solutions that keep students safe, secure, and engaged in digital learning.

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A Unified, Interoperable Digital Learning Management Platform

Lightspeed’s platform is designed to streamline digital learning environments through:

• Single Roster Sync: A one-time roster synchronization ensures all connected products are operational without repetitive setup tasks, saving valuable time for IT teams and administrators.
• Consolidated Interface: The platform offers a single pane of glass, bringing together visibility across devices, applications, and users.
• Centralized Management: 统一的界面简化了管理，减少了在平台之间切换的需要，从而节省了时间并提高了效率。
• Delegated Controls: 管理员角色定义访问权限以确保跨用户的安全高效的管理和访问。
• Single Sign-On (SSO): Enhance security and ease of access with SSO capabilities, allowing enforcement of logins through trusted platforms like Office 365 or Google.

Integrated Features Enhancing Collaboration

The interoperability of Lightspeed’s solutions fosters collaboration and efficiency through features such as:

• App Approval Workflows: 这 Teacher App Request Workflow integration between 光速课堂 和 光速洞察 provides visibility and enables teachers and administrators to collaborate on app approvals, ensuring alignment with educational goals and compliance regulations.
• Blocking Unapproved Apps: 光速滤镜 和 光速洞察 integrate to allow administrators to automatically block unapproved or risky applications, saving time while enhancing security and compliance.
• Enhanced Context for Alerts: By integrating 光速滤镜 with 光速警报, schools gain deeper insights into student activities, enabling more effective responses to potential safety concerns.
• Proactive App Health Monitoring: 之间的整合 光速滤镜 和 光速信号 provides real-time insights into application performance, allowing IT teams to address issues promptly and minimize disruptions.

The Future of Digital Learning Management

Education technology is only as powerful as its ability to work together. Districts that prioritize interoperability will see improved efficiency, stronger security, and better learning outcomes. Lightspeed Systems helps schools move beyond patchwork solutions, providing a seamless, integrated platform that simplifies, secures, and enhances digital learning environments.

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Here’s what schools need to consider before making this critical decision.

Pros of Allowing YouTube in Schools

• Vast Educational Content: From science experiments to language tutorials, YouTube offers teachers access to engaging content that enhances learning.
• Student Engagement: Video-based learning caters to diverse learning styles and is especially effective in visual and auditory learning.
• Real-World Relevance: As the second-largest search engine, YouTube equips students with modern research skills.

Cons of Allowing YouTube in Schools

• Distractions: Entertainment content, gaming streams, and prank videos can easily pull students off-task.
• Inappropriate Content: Despite YouTube’s efforts, inappropriate videos can slip through, posing risks.
• Bandwidth Overload: Streaming large amounts of video content can strain network infrastructure.

Our Take: Smart Filtering of YouTube in schools, Not Blanket Blocking

YouTube’s educational benefits are too great to ignore, but we understand the need to limit distractions. With Lightspeed Systems’ SmartPlay, schools can allow access to millions of vetted educational videos while blocking non-educational or inappropriate content. Teachers retain control, and embedded videos, sidebars, and comments can be hidden with one click to ensure students stay focused.

Our advice: Don’t block YouTube—filter it smartly, monitor usage, and teach students to self-regulate.

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Disconnected Systems Create Support Ticket Backlogs

When surveying IT leaders, the Lightspeed product team identified persistent challenges that hinder operational efficiency, increase spending, and disrupt the learning environment, including:

• Tracking unused or misplaced devices is inefficient. Districts invest heavily in hardware, yet IT teams struggle to determine which devices are in use, which are inactive, and whether they are assigned to the right users.

Nearly 95% of surveyed IT teams identified device reporting as critical for optimizing inventory and avoiding unnecessary purchases.

• App outages disrupt learning and overwhelm IT teams. When an educational app goes down, teachers and students immediately feel the impact, but IT teams are often the last to know.

A total of 97% of surveyed IT admins want proactive notifications for app outages, reducing the time spent verifying issues and responding to frustrated users.

• Security risks go unnoticed. Unauthorized device access, VPN usage, and unexpected logins from outside district locations create potential vulnerabilities. Without detailed reporting, IT teams lack the ability to flag and mitigate these risks before they become threats.

• Connectivity gaps remain hidden. Schools rely on stable internet access to support learning, but IT teams struggle to pinpoint which campuses, networks, or students are experiencing problems.

Over 92% of surveyed IT teams need student-level internet reporting to address home connectivity issues, while 94% require IP-based reporting for faster on-campus network troubleshooting.

Lightspeed Signal: Unifying IT Insights

光速信号 is the first solution designed specifically to deliver the comprehensive IT visibility districts need by consolidating device, app, and internet health data into a single platform. With Lightspeed Signal, IT teams can:

• Detect security threats before they escalate by identifying non-rostered access, VPN usage, and unexpected device locations.
• Optimize device inventory by tracking active use, reducing wasted resources, and making informed refresh decisions.
• Respond to app outages faster with automated alerts, real-time impact analysis, and targeted communication to affected users.
• Pinpoint network issues with district-specific data to enhance connectivity for students and staff, whether on campus or at home.

Instead of waiting for issues to arise, IT teams can now anticipate and resolve them proactively—reducing downtime, increasing efficiency, and maximizing the value of their technology investments.

Ready to see how Lightspeed Signal can transform your IT operations? Schedule a demo today.

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