tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36898478833921714232024-03-19T05:28:22.183-07:00Finland Fulbright - Vanessa JonesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05940266347190072778noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689847883392171423.post-17282786432407764492019-03-20T22:14:00.000-07:002019-03-20T22:14:24.251-07:00Fulbright Finland: Friends I Made Along the Way! March 17, 2019Friends,<br />
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I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity I had to travel to Finland to learn about the education system and culture. I soaked up as much as possible during my ten days. <br />
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Now that I am back home, reading my notes and reflecting on my trip, I notice a gaping hole in my documentation. I've left out the impressive Americans who I met on March 7, as strangers, and said goodbye to on March 16 as friends. We will forever be bonded with shared memories, and Finnish Nightmares, and serve as resources to each other. I am currently reading a book that Michele Miller (Colorado) recommended, Radical Candor, planning to use Jason Clinkscale's (Michigan) "5 whys" technique, and laughing incessantly about Doug Wehner's (St. Louis, Missouri) reindeer rug impulse buy that he's trying to unload for 30 Euro's, including free delivery...by sleigh! <br />
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I look forward to being part of a network of support across the USA. I have a map of the US in my office, similar to the one below, that I look at often. Now when I look at it, I connect my new friends to their states in my mind. <br />
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Clark Tenney in Arizona, Michelle Miller and Judi Dauman in Colorado, Melissa Jacobs in Houston, Texas, Sharada Deaton in Nashville Tennessee, Doug Wehner in St. Louis, Missouri, Jason Clinkscale and Chris Huff in Michigan, and Mary Anne Butler in Connecticut. <br />
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AND....our bonus cohort partner, Betsy Devlin-Foltz in Washington, DC, from the US Department of State! She is the brains behind Fulbright! <br />
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First Night in Finland </div>
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Graduation Ceremony - Fulbright Grant Awards</div>
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"American Nightmares"....waiting for our check for over an hour. : ) </div>
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Reindeer Rug Impulse Buy </div>
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Laughing - (Reindeer Rugs are funny!) </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05940266347190072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689847883392171423.post-72447942733687511282019-03-20T21:17:00.001-07:002019-03-20T22:17:23.793-07:00Principal Shadowing - Johnny Kotro - Kilpinen Comprehensive School - 3-14-19 3-14-19<br />
Jyvaskyla, Finland <br />
<b>Principal Shadowing - Johnny Kotro </b> <br />
Kilpinen Comprehensive School - Grades 1-9<br />
(I took notes as best as I could. I expect there to be some errors in my notes below, please do not quote me on specific information.) <br />
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I was able to shadow a 1st-9th grade Principal, Johnny Kotro, for four hours with my peer from Colorado, Michelle Miller. This was the highlight of my school visits in Finland. Johnny was welcoming and answered all of our questions. He showed us around the school and repeatedly invited us for coffee breaks. The school had a positive energy to it and the staff and students appeared happy and focused. They all dress casually. <br />
Kilpinen Comprehensive School has 620 students. 120 students in grades 1-6 and 150 students in each grade, 7-9.<br />
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In order to keep the school building clean, shoes are not worn inside. Most staff had school shoes to wear inside, most students were in their socks.<br />
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The older students had their cell phones out in the hallways and
sometimes in the classrooms. There did not appear to be any rules
restricting cell phones. <br />
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There are 42-49 teachers, 11 special needs assistants, and 2 one-on-one aides.<br />
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They renovate schools every 30 years.<br />
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Students live within 3.5K from their school in primary grades and within 5K of their school in grades 7 and up.<br />
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Classroom teachers work with students about 24 hours per week. There is planning before and after each class, totaling 36 hours per week. In addition there are 3 hours for general planning and meetings as assigned by the principal. They have conferences twice a year. There is a staff meeting once a month.<br />
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The teacher's room is an active workspace! There is also a smaller room for those who wish to work in a quiet space. There is a massage chair tucked into a small room for teaches to sign up for slots. <br />
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Teachers start at 2,900 Euros per month. They get a 4% raise at year 5, 8, 10, 15, 20.<br />
If they have a challenging class they can be given more money, but it is very small.<br />
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Teachers favorite subject to teach is PE/Health. It is hard to find Foreign Language teachers.<br />
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In a school of 500 students, 5-10 need discipline attention. They offer support to students when they are not behaving or working appropriately, instead of consequences. The harshest consequence given is detention. Johnny Kotro hasn't used it much, just 2 hours in his career.<br />
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<b>Special Education: </b><br />
There are only mild SpEdneeds in general education setting.<br />
Healthcare is free for all and provides speech, OT, PT, etc. This can be given at schools, but is not often done so. The SpEd teachers speak with the service provides occasionally. <br />
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An 8th grade SpEd teacher I spoke with teachers 24 lessons per week, 13 students are in her case load, and they meet 2 times a year to review learning plans. She feels that teaching is a good profession, but is underpaid. This is especially true as work demands increase. <br />
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<b>Three Levels of Support: </b><br />
1. In classroom, general<br />
2. More intensified support in subjects - extra support<br />
3. Have objective in every subject. Chang/modify objectives. Add school psychologist, do pedagogical analysis, parents are involved.<br />
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Parents can't say no to pedagogical evaluation. They may not agree, but can't make the decision. They have a talk. Parents are involved in meetings.<br />
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The 3 level system of support used in Finland is similar to the RTI Three Tiered System of Support we use in NJ. <br />
In this school of 620 student,<br />
There are 23 SpEd students in level 3<br />
There are 84 students in level 2<br />
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Guidance counselors and educators developed and refined 3 step system.<br />
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They do have some students with ADHD and mild autism. It appears that any non-mild needs are met at specialized schools that one American inclusion teacher I met said were "lovely," with a slight look of concern since they did not seem to follow the least restrictive environment criteria we follow in the US. <br />
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They use a "3 nearest adult technique." This includes a teacher/group-leader, guidance counselor, and SpEd teacher.<br />
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<b>School day:</b><br />
1st-3rd grade is dismissed at 1:00 PM.<br />
1st-2nd grade may apply for the after school program, parents pay 80 Euros per month. There are activities until 5:00PM.<br />
3rd and 4th grade go home, no after school program.<br />
Older students, 4th and up, are at school until 4:00 PM. <br />
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Johnny Kotro has a son in third grade. He goes home after school, unsupervised. This is the norm. His daughter in first grade did not want to attend the after school program and prefers to be with her brother. There is a neighbor who is at home, nearby. <br />
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All the schools and buildings I visited had proper cafeterias with healthy foods and resusable plates, cutler, glasses, and trays. They chairs also attach to the tables to allow for easy cleaning of floors and tabletops.<br />
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Students have 3-4 hours of math per week.<br />
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The law says primary grades must have 60 minute classes, 45 minutes teaching and 15 minute outdoor recess.<br />
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They are transitioning from traditional classroom environments with desk in rows to more open spaces with flexible seating. They also offer some small group instruction spaces. <br />
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Johnny Kotro noted that they give: Autonomy, Capability, and Community. I asked him what he was most proud of and he quickly shared that Finnish people are too humble to say what they are proud of. Later he shared that they like that their is such a narrow gap in achievement between the highest and lowest performing students.<br />
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He has had 3 parent complaints in his 6 years as principal.<br />
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He shared the values of the school:<br />
- Respectful interactions<br />
-Learning Together<br />
- Safety<br />
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Principals meet with teachers for one hour each school year to discuss professional development plans. He has started to offer to observe them as part of this hour block if they like. They are otherwise not observed.<br />
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Student schedules change every 6-10 weeks for grades 7-9. Primary grade schedule change slightly.<br />
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The Finnish culture is very different than US culture. The culture is rooted in trust and equity. They are very concise. There is no word for please, it is unnecessary. The Fulbright Finns I met switch to English when they want to be chatty, since Finnish doesn't lend itself for that. As part of they culture of mutual respect and equity, they all go by their first names. Only the president goes by a title.<br />
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Art was displayed in all the schools I visited, including this one.<br />
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<b>In summary I have learned: </b><br />
Many aspects of Finnish education are closely connected to the culture of Finland. <br />
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There is...<br />
-Trust at the core of the culture <br />
-a lot of autonomy in Finnish education,<br />
-cooperation, not competition is common<br />
-well being at the core<br />
-recess is a priority and movement a growing value<br />
-teacher independence is valued<br />
-teachers, administrators, and the school system are valued.<br />
-self-evaluating is common<br />
-adults care about having happy children<br />
-helping students who are struggling academically and with behavior is the focus, vs. punishing. They build support around them and use spaces to offer more support in a relaxed environment. <br />
-they have concerns around globalization (immigration)...they want to do a better job than Sweden has done. <br />
-Education policy is changing/values:<br />
-physical classroom environments, moving from desks and rows to freedom<br />
-taking ownership of own learning<br />
-There is a relaxed atmosphere in schools among children, teachers, administrators<br />
-They let children make errors and learn from them.<br />
-They are very in tune with how students are doing emotionally<br />
-They respect privacy and personal space, including when walking and on buses.<br />
From the book, Finnish Nightmares:<br />
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Chris Huff made this continuum of transfer-ability. I think it will be valuable for all of us! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05940266347190072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689847883392171423.post-90934176587793179252019-03-15T14:23:00.002-07:002019-03-20T19:31:29.339-07:00School Visits: Helsinki Teacher Training School and Mercuria Vocational School and College - March 12, 2019 March 12, 2019<br />
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Friends,<br />
On March 12, 2019 we learned about broad based pedagogical leadership at the Helsinki University Teacher Training School. We learned about vocational education at Mercuria Business College (and vocational school). <br />
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Class size in primary grades is 24 students. Younger than that, 20 students per class. Upper secondary classes have up to 30 students per class. </div>
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In the afternoon we visited upper secondary schools. We were able to see how they are moving away from traditional classrooms with desks and rows toward open spaces with flexible seating. We learned about the structure of secondary programs, how students choose their paths, how testing determines if they will be able to take the upper secondary path, and the 10th grade option to give students an extra year to work and attempt the following year to qualify for upper secondary. Students who are new to Finland and don't speak the language get an extra year to focus on the language and then sync up with the basic education program. <br />
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Information shared at Upper Secondary school: All students in Finland attend school for 190 days. There are 5 terms, 6 weeks of lessons. 4 lessons per day, each 75 minutes. Students take a matriculation exam at the end of the 12th grade year. There are four obligatory subjects (minimum), each test is 6 hours. Upper secondary is three years, 75 classes. Year 1 = 30 classes, Year 2 = 30 classes, Year 3 = 15 classes. Year three ends mid year to allow time for 12th grade exams and studying for college entrance exams. Upper secondary students make their own schedules, which may include gaps. They may opt to play ping-pong, etc., during their open blocks. <br />
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Schools focus on well-being, in general. The staff have Welfare Groups that meet every three weeks. They include: principal, guidance counselor, nurse, psychologist, social worker, SPED team, students. <br />
<br />Guidance counselors work with students one year after they graduate. <br />
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Starting in 9th grade (or upper secondary?) students buy their own books and computers for school. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05940266347190072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689847883392171423.post-84799946249208828712019-03-15T02:58:00.001-07:002019-03-15T03:06:20.734-07:00Fulbright Forum - American Fulbright Teacher Research, Univ. of Helsinki, Reception, March 11, 2019 Friends,<br />
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On March 11, 2019 I attended the Fulbright Forum at the University of Helsinki to hear American Fulbright teachers share the topics they are researching. We also met with an Assistant Dean to learn about the Finnish higher education system. Afterward, we attended a reception and were able to mingle with the Fulbright American teachers/researchers and learn more about their work. <br />
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<b>Random Notes from Fulbright Forum: </b><br />
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<li>Higher education in Finland is free. </li>
<li>There is an emphasis on student choice in education. </li>
<li>Things to see in classrooms: Choice, dialogue, movement, trust, developmental activities. </li>
<li>Principals don't often go into classrooms. Some principals make the coffee for staff. </li>
<li>Key findings in Finnish classrooms: Trust, flexibility, rhythm of the day, strong textbooks, respect for individual, hands-on, self-assessment, choice and planning, responsibility. </li>
<li>Students are taught to play and socialize. </li>
<li>Finland has a culture of equity. Everyone below the president goes by their first name. There is no word for Mr. or Ms. Everyone goes by their first names. </li>
<li>There is no word for please. It is not a necessary word. They are concise. A story was shared about an American checking out at a store and the salesperson never making eye contact, overseeing the exchange, and handing the customer a receipt. The American said, "Aren't you going to at least say "thank you?" The salesperson responded, "It says that on the receipt." </li>
<li>When out walking and bicycling people do not make eye contact or greet one another. Instead, they respect the privacy and space of one another. </li>
<li>There is no tracking in the schools in the primary grades and lower secondary. Their system after 9th grade has students choose between a path for upper secondary school or vocational school. There are exams to take to qualify for upper secondary school. There are no "dead ends." This means that you can complete a vocational education and then go back into an academic program, college. </li>
<li>"Part time special education is the secret weapon of Finnish education." (Hmmm? VJ) </li>
<li>One finish educator said, "I don't teach, I'm present and available."</li>
<li>Matthew Freedman ideas: </li>
<ul>
<li>Think about ways to un-build generations of social and emotional damage.</li>
<li>Bulletin Board: I AM NOT ______ (criminal, etc.) </li>
<li>Bulletin Board: Before I die ________</li>
<li>Freshman - Senior interviews (They learn about human paths, not just academic. They have a couple of days..no time limits.) </li>
<li>Senior Talks - Ideas Worth Sharing. Seniors build up to giving a talk at the end of their senior year. This has been a game changer for Matthew's school. They have a night of senior talks at a college auditorium. They are able to share their cultures and upbringings. </li>
<li>Ideas to steal from Finland: cultural competence mini-games, cultural competence scenario card games. </li>
</ul>
<li>Primary grades, 1st-3rd have 3 hour day with many breaks </li>
<li>Upper Secondary schools are more college like. Students build their schedules. They have gaps in their schedules. They can play ping pong, etc. </li>
<li>VJ Lunch Reflection Ideas: Have 8th grade interviewed by 6th grade, look at teacher volunteer mentor models for at-risk students (not in their class..about 30 total at school example).</li>
<li>Phenomenon based learning and multidisciplinary learning have some overlap, as do Finland's Transversal Skills and the US' 21 Century Skills. </li>
<li> </li>
<li>Robyn Young Special Education presentation: </li>
<ul>
<li>Students are identified based on one or more of the 13 federal disability categories. </li>
<li>Students with moderate or severe needs get services outside of the basic education buildings. They do not have intensive SPED needs in Inclusion. </li>
<li>Evidence Based Practices are being practiced in Finland. </li>
</ul>
<li>Equity is a priority in Finland </li>
<li>The humanity of each child is not lost in the system. Teacher training is collaborative, interactive. Teachers contribute to curriculum. </li>
<li>Growth mindset is ingrained in Finnish culture. </li>
<li>PLAY</li>
<ul>
<li>Play principles are built into the Finnish system.</li>
<ul>
<li>Autonomy </li>
<li>self-regulation</li>
<li>Trust</li>
<li>Love </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>The focus is on process. </li>
<li>There is minimal hierarchy</li>
<li>Well-being is a priority</li>
<li>They are currently wrestling with how to manage refugee populations moving in and wanting to get ahead of it so they do not have similar problems as Sweden. </li>
</ul>
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<b>Finnish Teacher Education - University of Helsinki - Arto Kallioniemi - Vice Dean.</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>Education starts at 7 years old, primary education is grades 1-6. They offer school before grade 1 (daycare, preschool, Kindergarten)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Primary education teachers teach all subject areas. </li>
<li>Students walk or bike to school, there is no school bus. If they take a bus, it is public transportation. </li>
<li>5 hour school day</li>
<li>190 school days</li>
<li>Secondary school teachers typically specialize in two subjects, a main subject and a minor subject. </li>
<li>Cornerstones of Finnish Education:</li>
<ul>
<li>A. </li>
<ul>
<li>Common, consistent, and long term policy</li>
<li>Basic model for teacher and compulsory education are 40 years old.</li>
<li>National curriculum reform every 10 years. (1985, 1994, 2004, 2014/16)</li>
</ul>
<li>B. Education Equity</li>
<ul>
<li> Compulsory education mainly organized in public schools, free books, meals. </li>
<li>Two languages are taught by law, Finnish and Swedish. English begins in 3rd grade and may begin in 1st grade. </li>
</ul>
<li>C. Decision Power is at local level</li>
<ul>
<li>Teachers, schools, local authorities plan local curriculum...</li>
</ul>
<li>D. The Culture of Trust</li>
</ul>
<li>Teaching is highly competitive. Only 3% of applications qualify for program. (1449 candidates, 104 graduate.) </li>
<li> 20% of teachers in Finland are male. </li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05940266347190072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689847883392171423.post-23455859422880707722019-03-10T15:07:00.000-07:002019-03-10T15:09:31.523-07:00National Art Museum - Ateneum, Helsinki Tour, Ice Skating, Fulbright Mingle with US Teachers and Researcher - March 10, 2019 <br />
Dear Friends,<br />
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Today we visited the National Art Museum - Ateneum. We enjoyed the varied art exhibits and had a group lunch in the museum restaurant.<br />
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During the museum visit I spoke with Melissa Miller, a principal in Colorado, about their Response to Intervention model and how it has evolved over the years. This helped me think about our model and how consistently implementing and tracking our Tier 2 double-dose Fundations would be helpful. It also made me think about the positive impact a strong system/schedule for interventionist and special education teacher support an have on a school program. I was thinking about what we learned on Friday about the three part system of support they use in Finland and how similar both Colorado and Finland are to NJ. We actually have a lot of key elements in place, we just need to sync up the support, schedules, and most importantly, the staff/team to over see it all. Michele also had some fun suggestions for staff activities: 1. Share your favorite song from high school, 2. Share your favorite book (bring it in). She reminded me of a suggestion that Mirka, our Fulbright Finland leader/guide, had shared with us about shame parties. These are parties/meetings with a theme to share something that you embarrasses you. For example, you are asked to bring a food to a party that you are embarrassed that you eat. You may be asked to share/wear clothing that you are embarrassed that you still own and wear. <br />
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Once the tour ended, we went ice skating. I have not skated since I was a child and was worried that I wouldn't be able to stop. I quickly got comfortable on my skates, but didn't allow myself to pick up too much speed, knowing my stopping skills were not polished. I had fun skating! <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLjnJGbTBepfERbBrsmgN57biiFeKg_T2xv76w_zi0tnckWHM_gP4wRcdSomLsVr4t2fuKOej-9UW2H6IPwulII6wJJN5PsNUq5VjCJ_7cJQZOFMS7jvy-nG85La2wrP95DB-q6qHy7Mo/s1600/IMG_0428.MOV" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLjnJGbTBepfERbBrsmgN57biiFeKg_T2xv76w_zi0tnckWHM_gP4wRcdSomLsVr4t2fuKOej-9UW2H6IPwulII6wJJN5PsNUq5VjCJ_7cJQZOFMS7jvy-nG85La2wrP95DB-q6qHy7Mo/s320/IMG_0428.MOV" width="320" /></a>My cohort of FLGS (Fulbright Leaders for Global Scholars) joined other Fulbright Finland educators for dinner. We were able to mingle with teachers and researchers who are working in Finland, from January to July. They were interesting to speak with, full of passion for their work, and able to share how they have reflected on their time in Finland and adjusted their initial goals. Some of them realized that things in the Finnish education system are not as strong as what they expected in some regards, and much stronger than they imagined
in other regards. For example, the structures for special education
support are not as one teacher had imagined, yet the culture around
teacher trust, and the impact of that on learning, was incredibly
impressive. She suggested I look for specific things and ask specific
questions during my school visit on Tuesday, such as: Lack of hierarchy
(not top down), teacher input requested and USED when updating
curriculum every ten years, lack of American-like structures and the
positive impact on the quality of learning programs, and teacher <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIBGpDChfwrSfbzcDlEn3P5HPVaUgHhVnWGK3Lqg9l53v2oi4bWyuNMWx8PsC7tN1gh75Tm2JeDXjGpvcAmjflG4oOb_l3y8uYCzypJ5QhYRNlp_7XA97ruCnjPw8dvyVRjcuwSJMNB7s/s1600/IMG_0449.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIBGpDChfwrSfbzcDlEn3P5HPVaUgHhVnWGK3Lqg9l53v2oi4bWyuNMWx8PsC7tN1gh75Tm2JeDXjGpvcAmjflG4oOb_l3y8uYCzypJ5QhYRNlp_7XA97ruCnjPw8dvyVRjcuwSJMNB7s/s320/IMG_0449.HEIC" width="320" /></a>training design and success. I also spoke with two teachers doing
research/work focused on language acquisition. I hope to continue
speaking with them on Monday at the Fulbright Forum professional
development we will attend. <br />
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After dinner I spent time with Mary Anne Butler from Connecticut. She and I spoke about our time in Finland, so far, how thrilled we are to be selected to participate in this adventure, and how we will best implement what we learn. This was of particular interest after thinking about how the teachers are here for six months and we are here for only ten days. Mary Anne suggested our biggest strength will be our cohorts bond and our potential power if we stay connected and serve as a think-tank when we return to the US. I added that I think that in addition to our individual goals it would be great if we selected a team goal to all work and collaborate on. For example, we are all keenly aware that the level of trust with the teachers, and for the education system as a whole, in Finland is a key element of their success. Potentially, the ten of us could all agree to work on improving trust at our schools/districts. By the end of our ten days, we may have a different or more specific idea. Regardless, I like the idea of having a shared goal with the ten leaders in our cohort. <br />
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When I sat down to write what I did and learned today, I thought I had said it all in the heading. As I reflected, I realized how much I am getting out of the side conversations I am having with the school leaders and teachers I am connecting with. I look forward to the full week ahead, when I will have more opportunities to engage in such conversations.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05940266347190072778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689847883392171423.post-41101359278778627662019-03-09T21:16:00.003-08:002019-03-10T15:38:23.735-07:00Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, Hike, Campfire, Sauna, Ice Swimming, and Dinner - March 9, 2019Dear Friends,<br />
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I woke up early and went for a walk around Helsinki. I loved the crunch of the snow under my feet, the snow covered frozen water, the readily available bicycles, and the cool trees. <br />
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The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia hosts one day visits for 5th through
9th grade classes. They teach basic hiking skills, how to dress
outdoors, how to cook outdoors, and more. A main focus of instruction
is biodiversity. Nature school programs are connected to the curriculum
in the schools. Sustainability runs throughout the curriculum in ALL
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Bird programs are in the spring. Owls are active this time of year, March. Students spend time learning about animal architecture and <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffk06yiI48HWi90b1T23awT-Rp7-GYr5KFh3PDxeyDnE29ngT8KqlDZq5n1XqMTZ-QC3S1SpGJmtiJ_9zmwE3sXwe-X7kBhCoyYNPTAl6P7SQ9pkOseGXKRT-3mAmAUSMBcV0pPk5rAo3/s1600/IMG_0256.HEIC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgffk06yiI48HWi90b1T23awT-Rp7-GYr5KFh3PDxeyDnE29ngT8KqlDZq5n1XqMTZ-QC3S1SpGJmtiJ_9zmwE3sXwe-X7kBhCoyYNPTAl6P7SQ9pkOseGXKRT-3mAmAUSMBcV0pPk5rAo3/s320/IMG_0256.HEIC" width="320" /></a>how humans have benefited from it and applied it to our designs, etc.<br />
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After we explored the nature center we went for a hike. We learned that Finland has a lot of industry based on paper. The country is 3/4 trees, but there are not many old growth forests. The average age for their trees is 60 years old, the age the trees are cut for industry.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyhAPRJmWPI1qZry6Z9ynLvtzWwzegYyFc8KnXuxfoDA5MgXtwOUcHMiSzoBGFzZ0BAvyNpzQ4kgAD0nnPNd7-cmIi0WFPF4rfASHDbyQ7g5Wozi1Qu-K7jvltymLN8z-BRY1vokQGMYT/s1600/IMG_0276.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyhAPRJmWPI1qZry6Z9ynLvtzWwzegYyFc8KnXuxfoDA5MgXtwOUcHMiSzoBGFzZ0BAvyNpzQ4kgAD0nnPNd7-cmIi0WFPF4rfASHDbyQ7g5Wozi1Qu-K7jvltymLN8z-BRY1vokQGMYT/s320/IMG_0276.HEIC" width="320" /></a>In Finland the land is open to the people, even if it is private property. This means that you can hike and camp on another person's land, as long as you leave NO trace! You may not enter into any buildings, use any equipment, etc. However, you may enjoy the nature, all of the nature!<br />
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We came back to the hotel to get ready for our first meal on our
own, not organized by Fulbright Finland. We typically squeeze into
elevators together. This photo is missing two women in our group. We
sat at a historic table for dinner and celebrated the moment.<br />
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It was another fun filled day!<br />
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All the best,<br />
Vanessa <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05940266347190072778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689847883392171423.post-74861944536552330512019-03-08T19:32:00.004-08:002019-03-21T07:32:07.196-07:00Finnish School System and Educational Leadership: March 8, 2019<span style="background-color: black;"></span>Dear Friends,<br />
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I had such a great day; it was jam packed! We focused on the Finnish School System and Educational Leadership. We also ate some wonderful foods! <br />
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To start off, we learned a little about the history of Finland and their history with Fulbright.<br />
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Next, we learned about the Education System in Finland. There are national frameworks, Finnish Core Curriculum, that each
municipality uses to design curriculum around and then each school
personalizes that curriculum for themselves.<br />
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Teachers are trusted professionals and given autonomy to deliver the
curriculum in the best way they see fit. They receive equal pay across
cities in Finland. <br />
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They have all heterogeneous classes, no tracking...no honors, remedial,
etc. When a student is substantially ahead of other students they are
given an “individual path.” They work in the classroom, typically, with
their same age peers doing more advanced work. This is not common. An
example shared was a student who moved to Finland from an Asian country
who was far more advanced in Math.<br />
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The learning differences are very small between poor and good performers. <br />
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They have “positive discrimination,” more funding is given to schools
with “inequality.” They may receive up to a 20% increase in resources.<br />
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They have an effective system of support for students who do not perform
well. It has three levels of support. The first level involves
classroom support with the teacher, the other two levels are more
intensive with additional teacher support. Funding is used to pay for
such teacher support. This support system is at all schools. The
national average for specialized support offered at a school is 8%. A
school with high specialized support is 20%. (% extra money)<br />
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Students mostly attend their neighborhood schools. They provide their
own transportation, walking, bicycling, city bus, etc. There are not
many private schools. The parents and community have great respect for and trust in the public schools. <br />
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No authorities test learning; the only standardized test given is at the end of high school. <br />
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There is not high poverty in Finland. Their welfare and social services are strong and efficient. <br />
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Schools provide students with most all of their school needs: school supplies, skates, electronic devices, etc. <br />
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Their per pupil funding is about 8,000 Euros. <br />
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Recess breaks are given through all grade levels. In fact, our Fulbright
schedule, so far, has been designed with frequent breaks built in (see photos below). In
grades 1-6 (or grades 1-8) they have a 15 minute recess after a 45 minute
lesson. In grades 7-12 (or 9-12 they) have a 15 minute recess after
every 75 minute lesson. It varies from school to school, but each
school offers 15 minute breaks after each lesson. The lessons tend to
be shorter in the younger grades, 1-6 or 1-8. High school lessons are
longer. Recess is ALWAYS outside. “There is no such thing as bad
weather, just bad clothing.” It is common for students to borrow gloves
from the overflowing lost and found.<br />
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There is a conscious effort happening to increase movement in the
schools, including flexible seating and movement built into
instruction. “Raise both arms if you agree with X, stretch out a leg if
you think Y.” This is part of the School on the Move campaign. It
includes “X break.”<br />
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https://liikkuvakoulu.fi/english<br />
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The typical school day for grades 3 and up is 8:30 to 4:00. The younger grades have shorter days. There is an after school program offered, which allows younger students to stay at school longer. <br />
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We met with a few school principals, educational leaders, and Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General at the Finnish National Agency for
Education. We learned there are a lot of
similarities with concerns in schools and how broad the responsibilities
are for principals, with limited support/resources. <br />
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We also learned how respected teachers and schools are in Finland. Teachers make
an average salary, not comparable to the business world, yet the jobs
are coveted. An
average salary in Finland is 3,500 Euros a month, teachers make slightly
more than that. Only 10% of applicants are able to secure teaching
positions. In order to apply, they must have a masters degree. <br />
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Teachers have varying work schedules. Their schedules are broken down by
the hours per week they teach students. Some teach 18 hours and some
teach 24 hours. They are required, on their time as they see fit, to
plan before each lesson and to plan/reflect after each lesson. This is
not part of their hours. In addition, the principals assign 3 hours of
planning for teachers per week. This includes common planning,
conferences, etc. Teachers are paid the same, salary is not based on hours of lessons. <br />
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There is not a formal evaluation system for teachers. The system is transparent, limiting need for quality control. <br />
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A principal we met with observes teachers once a year and meets with
them for an hour. When there are parent and student complaints that
prompts more visits and more support offered.<br />
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Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General at the Finnish National Agency for
Education shared that there is a lot of trust with the education
system. Teachers have a lot of autonomy and chose how to reach teaching
goals. Teachers trust students to grow with support and gradually
release the support they receive. We need to nurture and maintain the
trust, build trust, build relationships. <br />
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Olli-Pekka Heinonen outlined goals (photo):<br />
1. Educational leadership as professional development <br />
2. Long term development, funding<br />
3. Support for learning, personal learning goals and flexible learning solutions <br />
4. Schools are seen as an essential part of the communities. Schools promote well being.<br />
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Olli liked the Principal Academy described by Michele Miller, a school principal from Colorado, and will look into such a program for Finnish principals.<br />
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Wellness for staff and students are valued.<br />
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https://www.healthandwellbeing.org/en-AU/home <br />
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Schools have community welfare groups (committee) who develop their
prevention program. They include parents and students visit meetings. <br />
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Parents see education as a tool for social growth, they trust it. They’ve seen the changes since WWII.<br />
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There is a new national curriculum for basic education. It includes subjects and transversal competencies. (Handout)<br />
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Religious education is required by law to happen at school. It is taught
once a week based on the student’s religion. If there are more than 8
students in a municipality with the same religion, the school must offer
religious studies for that religion. They are not practiced, but
learned about. Finland is a Lutheran country, that is the primary
religion. <br />
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There are 515,000 students in Finland. Some schools have students who speak 40 different t languages. <br />
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Q&A Notes:<br />
Most important actions you take for student learning:<br />
Care about the kids.<br />
Be visible to students.<br />
Listen to what teachers are talking about.<br />
Say positive and encouraging things to teachers.<br />
Have a warm heart and resolute position as needed. <br />
Create an environment where staff want to come to school.<br />
Encourage.<br />
Be inspirational, give a spark, share energy.<br />
Have students help develop school culture. #respect. Use student leaders
as positive role models...have peers correct Each other vs. principal
(Ex. Proper language -bad words)<br />
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We went out to dinner, too. We had reindeer stew! <br />
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We got back to the hotel around 7:45 PM. Some of my American peers wanted to meet up and connect after dinner,
but I was zonked! Instead, I decided to get up early to write and go for a walk. I was in bed at 8:00 PM and woke up at 2:15 AM. I started writing this post at 2:30 AM. It’s now 5:30AM. I'm a slow writer! :)<br />
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Our first full day was informative, engaging, and full of networking, idea sharing, and professional growth. I am excited to go to a nature center at a national park in a few hours! We will also have the opportunity to go to a sauna and ice swimming!<br />
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All the best,<br />
Vanessa Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05940266347190072778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689847883392171423.post-72259706676168318342019-03-07T21:37:00.003-08:002019-03-10T15:30:51.519-07:00New Jersey to Helsinki - Travel and Arrival - March 6-7, 2019 Friends,<br />
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March 6-7th was all about traveling!<br />
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I flew out of Philadelphia, to London.<br />
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The Fulbright Finland leaders/guides, MinkMcIntire ad Inari Ahokas, funneled us into taxis and took us to the Helsinki Hilton Hotel. We had an hour and half to settle in before we met for a "come as you are" dinner. The dinner was full of introductions, sharing goals, and delicious foods.<br />
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We are off to a great start!<br />
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All the best,<br />
Vanessa <br />
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have good news to share; I received a
Fulbright grant! </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3689847883392171423" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am one of ten US K-12 administrators,
out of more than 70 applicants, selected to go to Finland for 10 days!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am away March 6-16.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am part of the inaugural group for the
Fulbright Leaders for Global Scholars Program! We get to learn and share best
educational practices with colleagues in high performing education systems and
then I will return to GBCS to share what I’ve learned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m going to Finland!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I will try to share updates during my
journey on the Greater Brunswick Charter School Facebook page and website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will also attempt to connect with some of
our classrooms using “Google Meeting,” video chatting on the Smartboards in
class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.greaterbrunswick.org/"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.greaterbrunswick.org</span></a><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Greater-Brunswick-Charter-School-116127706808/"><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">https://www.facebook.com/Greater-Brunswick-Charter-School-116127706808/</span></a><span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you’d like to see what I’ll be doing,
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All the best, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vanessa Jones</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Education Director </span></div>
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