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.
Arts and Media July 2020 Is There A Smithsonian American Latino Museum? The House of Representatives passed the National Museum of the American Latino Act, which would establish a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino.
Global July 2020 What Is The Newest Hurricane? Florida, the Bahamas and the eastern Carolinas could all be impacted by Hurricane Isaias, which has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Technology July 2020 Will Big Tech Be Broken Up? Will Big Tech Be Broken Up? Although the House Judiciary subcommittee got to grill the CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Google and Apple, the results of the hearing are open to interpretation.
Global July 2020 What Is The Next Rover To Go To Mars? Has there ever been life on Mars? NASA is sending Perseverance – a rover equipped with 25 cameras, a pair of microphones, drills and lasers – to find out via Martian rock samples.
Hispanic Community July 2020 What Is The Current Status Of DACA 2020? What is the current status of DACA 2020? The program is on shaken ground with the announcement that the Trump administration will not be accepting new DACA applications.
Financing July 2020 Is There A 2nd Stimulus Check? Is there a 2nd stimulus check? Democrats want to bring back the $600 unemployment bonus. Republicans argue it will encourage people to remain on unemployment and want to reduce it.
