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Ci\u00e9naga, September 1 of 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Drummond Ltd. participated in the 2nd Annual Meeting of School Principals and Caribbean Hackathon: Education and Innovation, an event held in Barranquilla that brought together school administrators, teachers, academic representatives, partners, and other stakeholders in the education sector to discuss, analyze, and develop solutionsto the main challenges facing education.<\/p>\n\n

As part of its \u201cQuality Education with Drummond\u201d<\/em> project, the company participated in the event along with eight principals from educational institutions in its area of influence in Cesar and Magdalena.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cTransforming education means opening up opportunities for our region. This was aspace to strengthen leadership, share experiences, and promote innovative ideas thatcontribute to improving the quality of education,\u201d <\/em>stated Amal\u00ed Blanco Boh\u00f3rquez,Corporate Social Responsibility Project Coordinator at Drummond Ltd. <\/p>\n\n

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During the event, participants reflected on the useof evidence and data for decision-making, aspectsthat contribute to strengthening the leadership ofteachers and administrators as key players indriving transformation processes withineducational institutions. Additionally, the NationalTeacher Prize Colombia was presented, aninitiative that seeks to recognize and highlightteachers who are transforming education in theirclassrooms and communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spaces for educational strengtheningduring the event.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Participation in this event complements the work that Drummond Ltd. is developing with United Way Colombia, an ally with whom the company has collaborated on initiatives aimed at strengthening education in the Cesar and Magdalena departments.<\/p>\n\n

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\u201cThis relationship between United Way Colombia and Drummond is a long-standing one, which for more than seven years has sought to transform education and raise its level in Magdalena and Cesar. Drummond has understood the need to create an ecosystem of educational institutions that are committed to improving pedagogical practices, but that can also focus onstrengthening 21st-century skills,\u201d<\/em> highlighted Carmen Elena D\u00edaz Guti\u00e9rrez, Caribbean Regional Leader of United Way Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Amal\u00ed Blanco Boh\u00f3rquez withCarmen Elena D\u00edaz Guti\u00e9rrez.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Currently, this work is present in the municipalitieswithin the company’s area of influence, where actionshave been developed to strengthen educational practices and the capacities of schoolcommunities.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cDrummond\u2019s commitment to education in Cesar, and in particular to our educational institution, has been very important because it has helped us improve academic results. Today, education has key partners who have helped us improve teacher training, andnaturally, this is reflected in better student outcomes,\u201d<\/em> said Antonio Luquetta Quintero, principal of the Francisco de Paula Santander Educational Institution in Agust\u00edn Codazzi, Cesar.<\/p>\n\n

For the participating school principals, the support and collaboration with partners has provided opportunities to strengthen their institutions and advance educational improvement processes.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cDrummond has truly been a company that has contributed to and supported us in allthese growth and strengthening processes. It has been fundamental in countless projects we have undertaken. From the \u00c1ngela Mar\u00eda Torres Su\u00e1rez Educational Institution, and from the municipality of Becerril, we truly feel it is the only company that has genuinely committed to change and improving the quality of education in the region. We can only express our gratitude,\u201d <\/em>said Adolfo Gonz\u00e1lez Ram\u00edrez, principal of the aforementionedinstitution.<\/p>\n\n

With its participation in the 2nd Annual Meeting of School Principals, Drummond Ltd.continues to promote spaces for dialogue and collaboration that allow educationalleaders in its area of influence to share knowledge, strengthen their capacities, andgenerate new ideas to contribute to the improvement of education in their communities.<\/p>\n\n

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