Hispanic Community October 2024 Riverland Community College: A Beacon of Opportunity and Growth in Southeastern Minnesota Riverland Community College, founded in 1996, plays a vital role in southeastern Minnesota’s workforce development and education. With campuses in Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna, it offers diverse programs and was recognized as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2024. The college is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting all students, especially its growing Hispanic population. by Kenneth A. Reid
Hispanic Community September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 2026 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Arts and Media September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois Press.
Hispanic Community April 2026 Premium Tiempos difíciles para los Community Colleges Los community colleges ampliaron el acceso tras el GI Bill, pero ahora enfrentan una caída en las matrículas agravada por el COVID, los costos y la desilusión. Un estudio de Florida destaca barreras financieras, académicas y personales que impulsan la deserción. by Gustavo A. Mellander
Administration April 2026 Premium Catalysts of Success For All: Defending Hispanic Serving Institutions Community colleges overlap with HSIs, gaining federal support strengthens diversity and capacity. For decades, HSIs have advanced equitable access, serving diverse, low income students. Despite misconceptions, they are inclusive institutions meeting criteria and now face significant political and funding challenges by Adriana Alcántara
Hispanic Community April 2026 Premium Supporting Students with Personalized Academic Learning Skills (PALS) at a Hispanic Serving Community College The PALS program at Mt. San Jacinto College creates inclusive academic counter spaces—using frameworks like UDL and CRP—to support underserved students, especially Latinx learners, by reducing systemic barriers and improving their academic success. by Alicia Chavira Medina, B.A. & Audrey Baca Lopez, Ed.D.
Hispanic Community February 2021 PREMIUM Sonia Sotomayor: A Biography - School Library The Supreme Court’s first Latina Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, rose to this position of power on her own merits, and despite the many obstacles that stood in her way.
Hispanic Community February 2021 PREMIUM Cuban Arroz Con Leche Since Asian Arroz con Leche or rice pudding was invented centuries ago, it has spread worldwide. by Alejandra Suarez
Hispanic Community February 2021 PREMIUM Una Extraña Alianza El verano pasado fue testigo de una curiosa campaña en favor de la justicia social consistente en el sistemático derribo de estatuas. Curiosa por dos razones. by Enrique Del Risco
Health Care February 2021 PREMIUM COVID Or No COVID Ana Keeps Students Connected Editor’s Note: Lone Star College-University Park’s partnership with Upswing, an online student engagement organization, has benefitted students before and during COVID-19, providing innovative virtual tutoring and communication services to increase student success.
Administration February 2021 PREMIUM UHD Receives $750K Grant Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Reskilling Grant will provide The University of Houston-Downtown with resources to help students return and complete a degree.
