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DP World Announces New Investment of $50 Million for Expansion of Container Operations at Brazil’s Port of Santos

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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SANTOS, BRAZIL, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World , a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces a new investment of USD$50 million (approximately R$250 million) in the acquisition of new port equipment for its terminal located on the left bank of the Port of Santos, Brazil.

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  • SANTOS, BRAZIL, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World , a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces a new investment of USD$50 million (approximately R$250 million) in the acquisition of new port equipment for its terminal located on the left bank of the Port of Santos, Brazil.
  • The investment is the latest phase of a USD$85 million (R$425 million) terminal expansion project, which also includes the USD$35 million (R$175 million) extension of the dock by an additional 190 meters announced in 2023 .
  • The new equipment also allows the terminal to expand capacity to 1.7 million TEUs, boosting DP World’s ability to support Brazil’s strong economic growth.
  • Fabio Siccherino, CEO of DP World in Brazil, said, “The investments by DP World in Brazil aim to meet robust growth in Brazil’s container market in the post-pandemic era, as well as to maintain Santos’ role as a Hub Port for South America.

NMSI, National CARES and Boeing Partner to Address STEM Education Equity for Black Students at Houston ISD

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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DALLAS, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) announces a partnership with the National CARES Mentoring Movement and Boeing to increase STEM education opportunities at Houston ISD through leveraging local assets. In collaboration with community-based partners, NMSI, Boeing and National CARES will address the systemic challenges faced by students experiencing poverty and students of color by supporting academic learning recovery and student wellness.

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  • In collaboration with community-based partners, NMSI, Boeing and National CARES will address the systemic challenges faced by students experiencing poverty and students of color by supporting academic learning recovery and student wellness.
  • "As a national leader in STEM education, one of our goals at NMSI is to make sure studentsno matter their backgroundshave options.
  • We couldn't be more grateful to partner with Boeing and the National CARES Mentoring Movement here in our home of Texas to accelerate the impact of our shared mission."
  • "Houston ISD is proud to partner with NMSI, National CARES Mentoring Movement and Boeing on this important initiative to leverage opportunities for our students," said Superintendent Millard House II.

Early College High Schools Have a Positive Impact on Postsecondary Enrollment and Success

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Early College High Schools (ECHS) enable students to earn their high school diploma and up to two years of college credits simultaneously, and research has shown that these programs have positive impacts on graduation rates as well as postsecondary enrollment and success.

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  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Early College High Schools (ECHS) enable students to earn their high school diploma and up to two years of college credits simultaneously, and research has shown that these programs have positive impacts on graduation rates as well as postsecondary enrollment and success.
  • Our research shows that the positive impacts of Early College High Schools continue for several years beyond high school graduation, said Kristina Zeiser , a senior researcher at AIR and director of the study.
  • By enrolling in and completing postsecondary education sooner than their peers, Early College students are able to fully enter the workforce more quickly and are more likely to increase their lifetime earnings potential.
  • Within six years of expected high school graduation, about 84 percent of ECHS students had enrolled in postsecondary education, compared to 77 percent of the control students.