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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders of Element K Corporation:
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports
on the financial statements of Element K Corporation, dated April 12, 2000;
Element K Corporation Predecessor Business, dated March 15, 2000; and Element K
Content LLC Predecessor Business dated March 15, 2000, (and to all references to
our Firm) included in or made a part of this registration statement.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
New York, New York
July 26, 2000
