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 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.
Health Care August 2020 Rare Polio-Like Disease Impacting Children Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a polio-like disease that impacts children. Initial symptoms are cold-like before paralysis, and stories of complete recovery are unusual.
Health Care August 2020 'Too Many Are Selfish' Despite coronavirus cases in the U.S. nearing 5 million, people across the country continue to resist taking such recommended actions as wearing masks and not throwing large events.
Financing August 2020 Will The IRS Reissue A Stimulus Check? Will the IRS reissue a stimulus check? With the $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit ending, Democrats and Republicans are digging in on the details of the next relief bill.
