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 July 2020 Teachers Sue To Block Reopening Of Schools Teachers in Florida are suing stop public schools from reopening. The lawsuit states reopening would accelerate COVID-19’s spread and put students and school employees at risk.
Financing July 2020 Trump, Congress Square Off Over Virus Aid Will there be a new federal aid package to deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic?
Health Care July 2020 5 Tips For Sports Safety During COVID-19 The following offers suggestions for safely opening/reopening club sports, as well as high school and college sports while dealing with the novel coronavirus.
Legal July 2020 Federal Court Restores DACA After Ruling In Maryland, a court ruled that for the first time in three years the DACA program must open up to new applicant.
Financing July 2020 'Shadow' Lenders Can Leave Students In The Dark Non-student loans or “shadow” lenders for college students like home equity loans can operate with little accountability and oversight, meaning they lack transparency.
Global July 2020 Confusion Surrounds Pending Immigration Order Contradictory statements by President Donald Trump regarding a promised new executive order on immigration are causing confusion.
