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At least 40 secondary schools want to participate in an experiment in which students will spend fewer hours in lessons than the law requires, and teachers will use that extra time to improve the quality of their education. The goal is to reduce pressure on teachers and make the profession more attractive without disadvantaging the students, Trouw reports.

Port of Los Angeles completes nearly $1 million in enhancements to fruit terminal The breakbulk terminal building at Berths 54-55 at the Port of Los Angeles has a new fabric membrane roof among other improvements, thanks to nearly $1 million in upgrades completed this month by the Port at the marine terminal operated by SSA Marine. As the main stop for Chilean fruit to the West Coast of the U.S., the SSA Marine terminal serves as an important processing hub for imported grapes, stone fruit, ki...