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 August 2026 Premium Meet Six Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature Six Latin American Nobel laureates in literature are highlighted through their backgrounds, literary achievements and lasting influence. From Gabriela Mistral to Mario Vargas Llosa, their diverse voices, experiences and perspectives helped shape Latin American literature and earned worldwide recognition.
Administration August 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education August 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 August 2026 Premium School Library August 2026 This month featuring books on Intellectual Architects of Latin America from Amazon and Nation Builders of Latin America from Yale University 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.
Technology September 2020 US Bans WeChat, TikTok From App Stores Citing data privacy and national security concerns, the U.S. is banning TikTok and WeChat from app stores. This follows a deal between TikTok and California tech giant Oracle.
Health Care September 2020 What Are The Rules On Masks In Schools? The CDC encourages masks for most students with the exception being children younger than 2 years old who can’t remove the mask without help or who have breathing problems.
Health Care September 2020 Infection Rates Soar In College Towns According to AP, the 20 of the 50 large United States counties with the highest percentage of student residents have consistently reported higher rates of COVID-19 since Sept. 1.
Global September 2020 NYC Again Delays In-Person Learning Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in-person learning for most elementary, middle and high school students is delayed. Exceptions are pre-kindergarten and some special ed students.
Global September 2020 Hurricane Sally Unleashes Flooding President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency for parts of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana because of Hurricane Sally.
Global September 2020 Big Ten Changes Course The Big Ten has changed course; all 14 of its teams will play eight regular-season games. The Big Ten said its Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to restart sports.
