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.
Global August 2020 Homeland Security Finds Border Tunnel Homeland Security has found a tunnel stretching from Arizona to Mexico, which has a ventilation system, water lines, electrical wiring, a rail system and extensive reinforcement.
Financing August 2020 Virus Aid Talks On Brink Of Collapse COVID-19 virus aid talks are on the brink of collapsing, leaving such measures as rescue money for schools, state and local governments, and individuals in question.
Hispanic Community August 2020 Cuba Launches Some Long-Delayed Reforms The impact of COVID-19 on tourism in Cuba has led to the launch of a series of reforms, including allowing private businesspeople to sign contracts to import and export goods.
Legal August 2020 ACLU Files Nearly 400 Cases Versus Trump According to the Associated Press, the American Civil Liberties Union has filed 237 lawsuits and about 160 other legal actions against the Trump administration.
Financing August 2020 1.2M Seek Jobless Aid; $600 Federal Check Ends Although jobless claims declined compared to the previous week, claims are still alarmingly high, surging past numbers from the Great Recession.
Health Care August 2020 Significant Disparities In US Infection Rates A Children's National Hospital's Pediatric study found that COVID-19 infection rates differed dramatically among different ethnic and racial groups in the United States.
