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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-117383
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEF 14A
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170523
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FILER:

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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES [8200]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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		CITY:			SCHAUMBURG
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60173
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		CITY:			SCHAUMBURG
		STATE:			IL
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