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.
Legal October 2020 Vote On Barrett's Nomination Set For Oct. 22 Will Amy Coney Barrett replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court before the Nov. 3 election? And how would this impact issues like health care and abortion?
Global October 2020 Dr. Fauci Criticizes Idea Of ‘Herd Immunity’ The top U.S. infection disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said backing herd immunity is ‘total nonsense.’ The White House is using the idea of herd immunity to push for reopenings.
Legal October 2020 Supreme Court Halts Census How accurate will the 2020 Census count be? Adding to concerns regarding such things as dropped quality control procedures and pending lawsuits is the latest Supreme Court ruling.
Health Care October 2020 World Bank Approves $12B For Virus Vaccines, Care As part of a wider package to help developing countries fight the pandemic, the World Bank has approved $12 billion to help finance COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments.
Legal October 2020 Day 3: Barrett Confirmation Hearing The confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett continued for a third day. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the committee chairman, set an initial committee vote on her for Oct. 15.
Health Care October 2020 How Long Can A COVID-19 Illness Last? According to WHO recovering from COVID-19 usually takes two to six weeks. Ongoing symptoms, however, can last for months and long-term complications can include heart inflammation.
