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 ## Welcome to the treehouses project!
+*We strongly believe that the roots of human technology can be found in the crown of trees*
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 The [Open Learning Exchange](http://www.ole.org/) is a social benefit and for-purpose organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide universal quality education using open source materials and technology to overcome educational barriers.