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.
Health Care November 2020 Who Will Be The First To Get COVID-19 Vaccines? Moderna and Pfizer reported promising initial data regarding the effectiveness of their COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Once a vaccine is approved, supplies will be limited at first.
Health Care November 2020 NYC Schools Stay Open Three stories from New York City: NYC schools to stay open, illegal fight club in the Bronx busted up by deputy sheriffs, poll workers counting ballots tested positive and quarantined.
Technology November 2020 Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy Amazon.com has opened an online pharmacy where customers can refill prescriptions and order medication for home delivery. Most insurance plans are accepted.
Legal November 2020 Was Wolf Suspending DACA Unlawful? A district judge ruled that Chad Wolf, the Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary, did not have legal authority to suspend DACA, invalidating the suspension.
Global November 2020 COVID Pushes Drop In Foreign College Students New policies and complications from the pandemic have led to thousands of foreign college students not going to universities in the U.S. Millions of dollars in tuition are at risk.
Global November 2020 Category 4 Iota Threatens Central America Hurricane Iota has strengthened into a Category 4 storm and is predicted to become a Category 5. It is on route to hit the same area of Central America as Hurricane Eta.
