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NMSI Launches GM New Teacher Academy Houston to Empower First-Year STEM Teachers of Color

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Initiative aims to enhance diversity and excellence in STEM education through critical training and resources for 120 early-career STEM educators of color.

HOUSTON, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) and General Motors (GM), in collaboration with teachHOUSTON, announce the launch of the GM New Teacher Academy Houston. This groundbreaking initiative, supported by a generous $500,000 contribution from GM and an additional $100,000 from CenterPoint Energy, will provide essential professional development and support for up to120 early career STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) teachers of color.

“Initiatives like the GM New Teacher Academy are crucial for investing in the future of education, ensuring that all students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, have the opportunity to thrive in STEM fields.”

“Through our partnership with General Motors and CenterPoint Energy, we are committed to fostering diversity and excellence in STEM education,” said Jeremy Anderson, CEO of NMSI. “Initiatives like the GM New Teacher Academy are crucial for investing in the future of education, ensuring that all students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, have the opportunity to thrive in STEM fields.”

In the U.S., more than 50% of students in public schools identify as non-white, yet only 21% of public school teachers are from diverse backgrounds. This disparity is even more pronounced in STEM fields, which are projected to grow faster and offer higher-paying jobs than other occupations. Teachers of color play a critical role in advocating for students from similar backgrounds, helping to bridge this representation gap and fostering inclusive educational environments.

“At GM, we understand the pivotal role educators play in shaping the future of technology and innovation,” said Kelsey Gaines (she/her), Senior Manager, STEM Education at GM. “By supporting the GM New Teacher Academy, we are investing not only in teachers, but also in a diverse and talented workforce that will propel our industry forward. We are proud to partner with NMSI on this essential initiative.”

This initiative is a critical milestone in NMSI’s strategic commitment to enhancing diversity and excellence in STEM education. It aligns with the broader goals of the STEMM Opportunity Alliance and the You Belong in STEM initiatives by the White House. Through this effort, NMSI is dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based professional development to 4,800 STEM teachers identifying as Black, Latino, or Indigenous by 2027.

June Deadrick, CenterPoint Energy Vice President of Community Relations, emphasized the importance of supporting new teachers in STEM. “CenterPoint Energy Foundation is proud to contribute to advancing STEM education through the GM New Teacher Academy. This initiative aligns with our commitment to educational equity and community empowerment.”

The GM New Teacher Academy Houston training will be held from June 25-28, 2024, at the University of Houston campus. This event will feature esteemed speakers and hands-on training sessions designed to equip new teachers with the skills and confidence to excel in their careers and positively impact their students.

Event Highlights:

Date: June 25-28, 2024Locations: Hilton, University of Houston, Melcher Hall, Classrooms & Business Building, and Science Teaching Lab at The University of Houston.Opening Keynote: Rebecca Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year, will set the stage with an inspiring address about creating a connected STEM classroom.Training Sessions: NMSI’s expert facilitators will conduct comprehensive professional development workshops on innovative teaching strategies and mastery of STEM content.Closing Dinner: The academy will include a celebratory dinner at Space Center Houston, featuring a keynote by Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr., former NMSI CEO and astronaut.Media Availability: Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr., and Rebecca Peterson will be available for interviews. Media representatives are encouraged to RSVP to secure interview slots.

Amanda Campos, executive director of the New Teacher Academy at the University of Houston, teachHOUSTON expressed her enthusiasm for hosting the event. “The University of Houston is honored to host the GM New Teacher Academy. Our Houston program is dedicated to developing the next generation of STEM educators, and this partnership with NMSI and GM perfectly aligns with our mission to support and uplift teachers of color.”

For more information on how to support early-career STEM teachers in your community, contact NMSI or visit https://www.nms.org/.

About the National Math and Science Initiative
(NMSI) The National Math and Science Initiative is dedicated to improving student outcomes in math and science, particularly in underserved communities. By providing educators with high-quality professional development and support, NMSI ensures that all students have access to the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more information, visit http://www.nms.org.

About General Motors
General Motors is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in safety services and connected vehicle technology, can be found at https://www.gm.com.

About CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution, and energy services operations. We are committed to enabling the future of energy and dedicated to the communities we serve. More information is available at http://www.centerpointenergy.com.

About the University of Houston and teachHOUSTON
The University of Houston, a designated Hispanic-serving institution, is a public research university committed to providing a world-class education to a diverse student body. The teachHouston program in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics prepares traditionally and alternatively certified teacher candidates seeking to become secondary STEM teachers for the greater Houston area and beyond who can inspire and educate the next generation of innovators. Learn more at https://uh.edu/nsm/teachhouston/ and @uhteachhouston.

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NMSI, NMSI, 1 608-218-5066, madison.lee@finnpartners.com, https://www.nms.org/

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Anterix Announces Tom Kuhn as Chairman of the Board of Directors as Morgan O’Brien Retires After More Than 12 Years on the Board

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WOODLAND PARK, N.J., Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) (“the Company”) announced today utility industry veteran Tom Kuhn as Chairman of the Anterix Board of Directors, effective January 1st, as the end of 2024 marks the anticipated retirement of Morgan O’Brien as Executive Chairman of the Anterix Board after more than 12 years with the Company. O’Brien will continue as an advisor.

“Anterix and our nation’s utilities have benefited greatly from Morgan’s tremendous leadership and counsel during his tenure and his impact on the Company cannot be overstated,” said Tom Kuhn, Vice Chairman of the Board. “I am honored to be named Chairman of the Board during this important time in the Company’s evolution and look forward to supporting the Company’s efforts to drive significant growth and value creation for the benefit of all Anterix stakeholders.” 

“Morgan has been a true thought leader in our industry. On behalf of the Board and management team, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to him for his steadfast leadership and innovative vision,” said Scott Lang, Anterix President and Chief Executive Officer. “I also want to congratulate Tom on his new role, and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the Board to realize the next chapter of the Company.”

“The last 12 years have been an amazing journey. As a result of the success Anterix has already achieved, the Company is well positioned to continue in its mission of transforming our nation’s energy sector with the power of connectivity,” said Morgan O’Brien. “I am confident that under the leadership of Scott Lang and Tom Kuhn, the Company will achieve great results.”

Kuhn has served on Anterix’s Board of Directors since January 2024 and prior to that spent more than thirty years as President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (“EEI”), the trade association representing U.S. investor-owned electric utilities.

O’Brien has served as an executive leader with the company for more than 12 years in roles spanning from President and CEO of the Company to Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors.

About Anterix Inc. 

At Anterix, we work with leading utilities and technology companies to harness the power of 900 MHz broadband for modernized grid solutions. Leading an ecosystem of more than 100 members, we offer utility-first solutions to modernize the grid and solve the challenges that utilities are facing today. As the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896-901/935-940 MHz) throughout the contiguous United States, plus Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, we are uniquely positioned to enable private LTE solutions that support cutting-edge advanced communications capabilities for a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future. To learn more and join the 900 MHz movement, please visit www.anterix.com.

Shareholder Contact 

Natasha Vecchiarelli
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Anterix
973-531-4397
nvecchiarelli@anterix.com

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Capital Group Canada Announces Final Cash Distributions for the Capital Group Canada ETFs (CAPG, CAPI, CAPM, CAPW)

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TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2024 /CNW/ – Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc. (“Capital Group Canada”) today announced the final December 2024 cash distributions for the Capital Group Canada ETFs listed below.

Unitholders of record on December 30, 2024, will receive cash distributions payable on January 3, 2025. Please be advised that the distributions announced in this press release replace those stated in the December 19, 2024, press release for these funds.

Details of the “per unit” distribution amounts are as follows:

Capital Group Canada ETF

Ticker
symbol

Distribution
per unit ($)

CUSIP

ISIN

Payment
frequency

Capital Group Global Equity
Select ETF™ (Canada)

CAPG

0.003119

14021V107

CA14021V1076

Annually

Capital Group International
Equity Select ETF™ (Canada)

CAPI

0.017656

14021W105

CA14021W1059

Annually

Capital Group Multi-Sector
Income Select ETF™ (Canada)

CAPM

0.142857

14021Y101

CA14021Y1016

Monthly

Capital Group World Bond
Select ETF™ (Canada)

CAPW

0.109468

14021X103

CA14021X1033

Monthly

For more information on the Capital Group Canada ETFs, visit: www.capitalgroup.com/ca/en

About Capital Group

Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc. is part of Capital Group, a global investment management firm originating in Los Angeles, California. Since 1931, the Capital Group organization has been singularly focused on delivering superior results for long-term investors using high-conviction portfolios, rigorous research and individual accountability. As of September 30, 2024, Capital Group manages more than US$2.8 trillion in equity and fixed income assets for millions of individual and institutional investors around the world.

Capital Group manages equity assets through three investment groups. These groups make investment and proxy voting decisions independently. Fixed income investment professionals provide fixed income research and investment management across the Capital Group organization; however, for securities with equity characteristics, they act solely on behalf of one of the three equity investment groups.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in investment funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.

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Bright Light Solutions and 365 Retail Markets Announce Strategic Partnership

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Collaboration Paves the Way for Industry-Leading Innovation

TROY, Mich., Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bright Light Solutions (BLS) and 365 Retail Markets today announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation and deliver transformative solutions to the market. This collaboration leverages the combined expertise of BLS Engineering and 365 Engineering, led by Anton Rakushkin, to develop cutting-edge technologies that will redefine industry standards.

BLS and 365 look forward to engaging in this partnership and are confident it will yield significant success and deliver substantial value to both companies and our customers.

About Anton Rakushkin
Mr. Rakushkin, founder of BLS, brings twenty years of experience in retail technology to 365 Retail Markets, including time with Streamware Corporation and Crane Connectivity Solutions. He holds impressive accomplishments in the areas of vending management, including the architecture of Vendmax, an extensively used VMS system across the industry. His achievements also include innovations around data exchange and tools for operator success such as industry-first pre-kit and dynamic scheduling features. Rakushkin has had notable success working closely with both customers and other solution providers to create widely adopted industry standards.

CONTACT:   
Navreet Gill
VP of Marketing & Communications, 365 Retail Markets
navreet.gill@365smartshop.com

About 365 Retail Markets
365 Retail Markets is the global leader in unattended retail technology. Founded in 2008, 365 provides a full suite of best-in-class, self-service technologies for food service operators including end-to-end integrated SaaS software, payment processing and point of-sale hardware. Today, the company’s technology solutions autonomously power food retail spaces at corporate offices, manufacturing and distribution facilities, hospitality settings and more, in order to provide compelling foodservice options for consumers. 365’s technology solutions include a growing suite of frictionless smart stores, micro markets, vending, catering, and dining point-of-sale options to meet the expanding needs of its customers. 365 continuously pioneers innovation in the industry with superior technology, strategic partnerships and ultimate flexibility in customization and branding.  

For more information about 365 Retail Markets, visit www.365retailmarkets.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn 

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