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SUMMARY:Docathon: Stories for Change
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2026\, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CDT\nJoin us for Docathon: Stories of Change! This global storytelling movement empowers young people to create short films on issues they care about in their own communities. The morning session brings the world stage to your seat\, featuring films submitted by youth filmmakers from across the globe. Hear directly from the young people behind the lens as they share the stories\, challenges\, and change they captured on screen. Docathon gives students a powerful voice while building future-ready skills in creativity\, critical thinking\, communication\, and empathy. Most participants are first-time filmmakers using nothing more than a mobile phone\, proving that heart matters far more than gear. Come ready to be moved\, inspired\, and reminded of what becomes possible when young people are trusted to tell their own stories. \nPre-registration is required. There is no fee to participate. 
URL:https://nylc.org/event/docathon-stories-for-change/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth Voices Leading the Way
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2026\, 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT\nWhat does it look like when young people don’t just participate in change but lead it? \nJoin this reflective and energizing session where youth from across the country share what they’ve learned\, what they’re still working toward\, and what they need from the adults and organizations who stand alongside them. \nThrough storytelling\, dialogue\, and a collective call to action\, this session reminds us why we’re all here — and challenges us to go back to our communities ready to listen first\, and follow their lead. \nFacilitator: Isabella Sullivan\, NYLC  \nPanelists: Renad Boamar\, student; Mariah Eskel\, student; Emiliana Korin\, student
URL:https://nylc.org/event/youth-voices-leading-the-way/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hackathon: Trailers for the Planet
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2026\, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CDT\nWhat if young people could pitch solutions to the world’s biggest challenges in under two minutes? Join us for a hands-on Hackathon led by Docathon\, where student teams will compete to create short film trailers that imagine a better future for our planet. Working together in real time\, participants will brainstorm\, script\, and produce original trailers that combine creativity\, storytelling\, and a call to action. This is not a passive session. It is a live\, high-energy challenge that puts young people in the director’s chair and invites everyone in the room to cheer them on. Come ready to collaborate\, create\, and see what this generation can do when given the tools\, the time\, and the stage. \nPre-registration required. You do not have to attend the morning session to participate in the afternoon Hackathon. 
URL:https://nylc.org/event/hackathon-trailers-for-the-planet/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Training\, Real Research\, Real Impact: Is Your School a Fit for SLICE?
DESCRIPTION:Apr. 1\, 3:30 pm CT | Apr. 16\, 8:30 am CT | May 6\, 11:30 am CT | May 12\, 4:00 pm CT\nYoung people are the future of democracy — but research shows their trust in democratic institutions is at an all-time low. Educators are uniquely positioned to change that. NYLC has spent over 40 years helping teachers do exactly that through service-learning\, youth leadership\, and student voice. SLICE (Service-Learning in Civic Education) is the next step: a national study to document what works and bring it to scale. \nNYLC is partnering with public high schools across the U.S. to implement high-quality service-learning in at least three core classes over two school years — with full training and ongoing support provided throughout. \nParticipation is straightforward. NYLC trains teachers in service-learning pedagogy\, which they implement in their classroom. Following the district approval and parent consent process\, educators and students complete brief surveys at the start and end of each semester. A research team from the University of Minnesota will also conduct interviews and focus groups to capture your experience in depth. \n\nProfessional Development: Free\, high-quality training from NYLC\, with clock hours that count toward your state licensure requirements — at no cost to you or your school.\nNational Community: Join a virtual network of educators nationwide who are doing this work\, sharing what’s working\, and building something together.\nStudent Success: Give your students hands-on\, community-connected learning backed by decades of evidence — and watch engagement follow.\nShape the Field: Your classroom becomes part of the national conversation. Help define best practices for democratic education that will influence schools here and abroad.\n\nSites are now being selected for the 2026–27 school year. Find out what’s involved\, what your school gains\, and whether your high school qualifies. \n  \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/9VXHgx4ZcDdfMYWe8\n  \nFor questions\, or if you’re interested but can’t attend\, contact us at psiebert@nylc.org. \nThis event will take place on the dates below via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date. \n 
URL:https://nylc.org/event/your-school-fit-for-slice/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Service-Learning to Support the California Civic Seal of Engagement
DESCRIPTION:May 27\, 11:30 am CDT / 9:30 am PDT\nJoin the National Youth Leadership Council for a brief yet impactful virtual session designed specifically for California school district leaders and educators.  \nThis 30-minute event will highlight how high-quality service-learning can be a powerful strategy to support students in achieving the California State Seal of Civic Engagement. \nDuring this session\, you will: \n\nLearn how service-learning aligns with the Civic Seal criteria\nExplore real-world examples from California school districts\nDiscover tools and resources to help integrate service-learning into your curriculum\nHear how NYLC can support your district with training\, curriculum planning\, and ongoing guidance\n\n  \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore the Civic Seal or looking to deepen your existing efforts\, this session will provide practical insights and pathways for success. \nRegister now and join us in empowering students to become informed\, active\, and engaged citizens through service-learning. \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org. \nThis event will take place on Wednesday\, May 27 at 11:30 am CT/9:30 am PT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/california-civic-seal-info-session/
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SUMMARY:A Day on the Hill: Elevating Youth as Solutions on Capitol Hill
DESCRIPTION:June 22\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT\, Washington\, D.C.\nThe National Service-Learning Conference is excited to offer a powerful opportunity for youth and their adult allies to advocate for young people as contributors and problem-solvers in communities across the nation. Attendees are invited to join together for a Hill Day Kick-Off Session designed to prepare them for productive and meaningful meetings with legislators before departing for Capitol Hill. \nThis interactive session will equip attendees with the knowledge and confidence to share how service-learning is shaping their leadership\, strengthening their communities\, and addressing real challenges. We will practice framing youth-led service as an essential strategy for community impact and guide participants in crafting clear\, compelling messages for their elected officials. Adult allies will receive support on how to reinforce youth leadership and help create a respectful\, empowering advocacy experience. \nFollowing the Kick-Off Session\, youth and adults will head to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and their staff. Hill Day provides policy-makers with a rare opportunity to engage directly with youth leaders and hear firsthand what young people across the country are accomplishing through service-learning and community action. \nThe goal of Hill Day is to bring hundreds of youth advocates together to speak with one strong\, united voice about the importance of youth leadership and civic engagement. This is a moment for young people to be heard\, to be taken seriously\, and to demonstrate the essential role they play as solutions in their communities. \nJoin us as we elevate youth voice\, inspire policy-makers\, and strengthen the future of service-learning. \n*Additional details for the event will be provided after registration. This event is part of #SLC26 at the Points of Light Conference. There is no additional fee to participate\, however pre-registration is required. \n**An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 18.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/a-day-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, United States
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SUMMARY:IGNITE: Igniting Civic Leadership Through Service-Learning
DESCRIPTION:August 12\, 11:00 am CDT\nThis is the moment to IGNITE your service-learning practice. Born out of years of research and practice\, IGNITE is nylc’s newest service-learning cycle\, built to help schools and youth organizations move young people from civic knowledge to civic action. In this session\, you’ll be among the first to see the cycle unveiled in full: what it is\, how it works\, and why it’s different from what’s come before. nylc staff will walk through each element live\, showing exactly how IGNITE translates into real classrooms and real programs\, not just theory on a slide. You’ll leave with an early look at the tools and resources behind the framework\, plus a clear sense of how to bring IGNITE to your own program or classroom.  \n  \nThis event will take place via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the event date. \n 
URL:https://nylc.org/event/ignite-civic-leadership/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth as Solutions Film Festival: Stories That Spark Change
DESCRIPTION:September 11\, 5:00 pm CDT\nExperience the stories. Meet the filmmakers. Be inspired to take action. The Youth as Solutions Film Festival features a curated collection of short films created by youth leaders documenting how they are addressing real challenges in their communities through service-learning and civic engagement. After the screenings\, audiences will hear directly from the student filmmakers and story-telling experts during a live panel discussion exploring the challenges\, triumphs\, and impact behind storytelling. This unique event celebrates the power of youth changemakers while offering a unique opportunity to learn from experts in filmmaking. Leave inspired by the creativity\, resilience\, and leadership of a generation that is already making a lasting difference. \nSponsored by the Shinnyo-en Foundation. \n  \nThis event will take place via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the event date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/yas-film-festival/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Service-Learning 101: Designing High-Impact Learning Experiences
DESCRIPTION:October 7\, 12:00 pm CDT\nNot all service-learning is created equal. A canned food drive checks a box; a well-designed service-learning experience changes how students see themselves and their communities. This workshop walks participants through the core elements that separate surface-level volunteering from real service-learning\, intentional connection to academic standards\, authentic community partnership\, structured reflection\, and measurable impact. Participants will learn a practical framework for designing experiences from the ground up\, starting with identifying a genuine community need and ending with reflection practices that help students make sense of what they’ve learned. Whether you’re building your first project or refining a long-running program\, you’ll leave with concrete tools you can put to use right away\, plus a clearer sense of what separates good intentions from real impact. \n  \nThis event will take place via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the event date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/sl-101-high-impact-learning/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Future of Civic Education is Youth Leadership
DESCRIPTION:November 11\, 2026 | 2 PM – 3 PM CST\nToday’s students don’t need more civic knowledge\, they need the chance to practice democracy. This session brings together national leaders to explore how schools\, nonprofits\, and communities are partnering with young people\, not just preparing them\, to take on real civic challenges through service-learning. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for turning students into civic problem-solvers now\, not someday. \nMeet the speakers:\nManha Baqai\, nylc Youth Advisory Council \nManha Baqai is a sophomore at Troy High School in Fullerton\, California. Passionate about law\, civic engagement\, and youth advocacy\, Manha is actively involved in student leadership as her class’s Sophomore Vice President. She is deeply committed to empowering underrepresented voices\, particularly young women\, and works to create inclusive spaces within her school and community. Beyond campus\, Manha teaches debate to middle school students\, serves as a judge in Teen Peer Court through the Constitutional Rights Foundation\, and contributes to various community and political campaigns . In her free time\, you can find her playing with her cat Mufasa\, going out with friends\, and spending time with family. Through nylc’s YAC\, she hopes to educate new youth\, advocate for equitable opportunities\, and drive meaningful change on both a local and national level. \n  \nNoorya Hayaat\, CIRCLE \nNoorya Hayat is a Senior Researcher with the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). She works on projects that help promote civic learning and engagement in the K-12 education system and beyond\, and she is interested in the intersection of education\, both in formal and informal settings\, and civic learning and awareness in youth\, particularly from marginalized and diverse ethnic backgrounds. Noorya has experience working in the U.S. and abroad in teaching and educational research. Before joining CIRCLE\, Noorya worked as an international researcher and coordinator in public health and nutrition awareness in the developing world. She has experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and grade levels\, and worked as an early childhood educator in Boston.She holds an Ed.M. in international education policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with a focus towards global education and citizenship for the 21st century\, monitoring and evaluation for improving education systems\, and applied data analysis. She also has a background in economics and anthropology. Noorya is passionately interested in narrowing gaps in civic education\, awareness\, and life-opportunities for underresourced communities by providing evidence-backed research for decision-making and policies. \n  \nAndrew Wilkes\, Generation Citizen \nAndrew Wilkes serves as Generation Citizen’s Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer\, where he leads GC’s thought leadership\, coalition building\, and policy initiatives as a part of the national leadership team. Andrew comes to this role with nearly ten years of experience in public policy\, advocacy\, and community organizing\, particularly among congregations and community-based organizations. Prior to joining GC in 2017\, he served as the executive director of the Drum Major Institute\, a social change organization founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In that capacity\, he executed public affairs events in Dallas\, TX and Washington D.C. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act; established the Beloved Community Initiative\, a national resource on spirituality and social justice for faith communities; and relaunched the nationally renowned Marketplace of Ideas Forum – a forum for bringing policy ideas to an audience of changemakers\, policy professionals\, and nonprofit leaders. \n  \nThis session will be facilitated by:\nAllison Cerron\, nylc Youth Advisory Council \nAllison Cerron is a senior at Design Tech High School in California. As a proud Peruvian American born to immigrant parents\, her upbringing and time spent living in Peru deeply rooted her connection to nature and sparked her passion for environmental justice and climate action. She is deeply interested in youth advocacy and the intersection of service learning and environmental equality.At her school\, Allison serves as the co-president of the Amnesty International Club\, where she educates students on global issues and leads local community service initiatives. Dedicated to inclusion\, she actively volunteers with local organizations\, planning events and providing translation services to ensure minority voices and non-English speakers are empowered to participate. As a member of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)\, Allison looks forward to using her creative communication skills to inspire positive social and environmental change on a national and global scale. \n  \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org.This event will take place on Wednesday\, November 11 at 2:00 PM CT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/future-civic-education-youth-leadership/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Service-Learning Exchange Fall Convening
DESCRIPTION:November 17\, 2027 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM CST\nThe Service-Learning Exchange convenes state agency staff\, state commissions\, network leaders\, large district representatives\, and other champions focused on the quality of K-12 service-learning practice across the U.S. The Exchange provides a space to stay up to date on the latest developments in research and thought leadership\, the scope and scale of practice\, exchange information and ideas\, and meet potential collaborators. \n  \nIf you are a state agency or network representative\, contact Pam Siebert for more information\, psiebert@nylc.org. \n  \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org.This event will take place on Tuesday\, November 17 at 2:30 PM CT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the event date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/sl-exchange-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lead Where You Live
DESCRIPTION:November 25\, 2026 | 6 PM – 6:45 PM CST\nGreat leaders aren’t born\, they’re built through action. In this engaging conversation\, youth changemakers share the journeys behind their community impact projects\, from the moment they recognized a need to the challenges they overcame and the lives they changed along the way. Joining them is a public service leader whose own career began the same way theirs is starting now\, with a willingness to show up for their community. Together\, they’ll connect the dots between the skills built through service-learning\, organizing\, problem-solving\, working across differences\, and the career paths in public service\, nonprofit leadership\, and civic life that those skills can open. Youth attendees will leave with real talk about what it takes to turn community involvement into a career\, plus direct access to ask questions of people doing the work right now. This is a chance not just to be inspired\, but to start building the experience that gets you there. \nGuest speakers coming soon!\n  \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org.This event will take place on Wednesday\, November 25 at 6:00 PM CT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/lead-where-you-live/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T180000
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SUMMARY:The Age of Mentorship
DESCRIPTION:December 9\, 2026 | 6 PM – 6:45 PM CST\nMentorship has always been framed as something that flows in one direction: from older to younger. But leadership does not have an age restriction. This session challenges the traditional mentor/mentee model\, exploring what happens when we redefine mentorship around lived experience rather than years lived.  \nJoin us to learn what it actually takes to build partnerships where young people and older adults learn from each other as equals. Panelists will unpack how peer-to-peer networks are reshaping the way young leaders can find support\, and how cross-generational relationships can move beyond advice-giving into genuine collaboration. Youth attendees will leave with a new framework for thinking about who they can learn from and lead alongside\, plus concrete ideas for building the kind of intergenerational networks that fuel long-term leadership growth. \nGuest speakers coming soon!\n  \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org.This event will take place on Wednesday\, December 9 at 6:00 PM CT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/age-of-mentorship/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270120T120000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Democracy Through Everyday Learning
DESCRIPTION:January 20\, 2027 | 12 PM – 1 PM CST\nCivic engagement doesn’t have to be limited to government or social studies classes—it can be embedded across every subject and grade level. In this interactive workshop\, educators will discover practical\, classroom-ready strategies for helping students develop the knowledge\, skills\, and dispositions needed to become informed\, engaged citizens through service-learning and authentic community problem-solving. Participants will explore how to integrate civic learning into existing curriculum\, foster meaningful student voice\, and create learning experiences that connect academic content to real-world impact. The session will also highlight how these practices align with State Seal of Civic Engagement\, providing educators with actionable ideas to prepare students to earn the Seal while strengthening their schools and communities. Attendees will leave with lesson ideas\, planning tools\, and resources they can implement immediately. \nGuest speakers coming soon!\n  \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org.This event will take place on Wednesday\, January 20 at 12:00 PM CT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/teaching-democracy-everyday-learning/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183314Z
CREATED:20260928T174709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183314Z
UID:29449-1802268000-1802271600@nylc.org
SUMMARY:From Research to Action
DESCRIPTION:February 10\, 2027 | 2 PM – 3 PM CST\nGood intentions aren’t enough to build programs that actually work\, evidence is. This session looks at how research moves from the page into practice\, turning data and findings into programs that genuinely meet young people’s needs. Featuring university partners working alongside nylc\, the conversation explores how evidence shapes program design\, what it takes to translate academic research into real-world tools\, and why the strongest youth programs are the ones built on a foundation of evidence\, not assumption. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to bring a research mindset into their own work\, asking better questions\, testing what works\, and building programs that hold up under scrutiny. \nGuest speakers coming soon!\n  \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org.This event will take place on Wednesday\, February 10 at 2:00 PM CT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/from-research-to-action/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270311T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183238Z
CREATED:20260928T174931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183238Z
UID:29451-1804777200-1804780800@nylc.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Youth-Adult Partnership in Civic Education
DESCRIPTION:March 11\, 2027 | 3 PM – 4 PM CST\nReal youth engagement isn’t a seat at the table\, it’s a hand on the wheel. Too often\, civic education programs talk about young people instead of building real partnerships with them. This session brings together leaders who are doing it differently\, working alongside youth as co-designers and decision-makers\, not just participants. They’ll discuss what authentic youth-adult partnership actually looks like in practice: shared ownership over program design\, honest conversations about power and trust\, and the structures that make space for young people’s voices to shape outcomes\, not just inform them. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for building partnerships where adults and youth lead together\, and a clearer sense of what changes when civic education stops being something done for young people and starts being something built with them. \nGuest speakers coming soon!\n  \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org.This event will take place on Thursday\, March 11 at 3:00 PM CT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/power-youth-adult-partnership-civic-education/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183224Z
CREATED:20260928T175221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183224Z
UID:29447-1808402400-1808406000@nylc.org
SUMMARY:Building Schools that Inspire Engagement\, Belonging\, and Trust
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2027 | 2 PM – 3 PM CDT\nWhat does it take to create a school where every student feels valued\, connected\, and empowered to make a difference? This thought-provoking conversation explores how schools can foster environments where engagement\, belonging\, and trust are woven into the fabric of everyday learning. Through the intentional integration of youth voice\, service-learning\, and authentic youth-adult partnerships\, educators can cultivate school communities that strengthen relationships\, increase student agency\, and prepare young people for active participation in civic life. Participants will hear practical examples from educators and youth leaders who are transforming school culture by creating meaningful opportunities for students to lead\, contribute\, and belong. Leave with actionable strategies to build a school where every young person is seen\, heard\, trusted\, and inspired to make a positive impact in their community. \nGuest speakers coming soon!\n  \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org.This event will take place on Thursday\, April 22 at 2:00 PM CT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/building-schools-engagement-belonging-trust/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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