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.
Health Care July 2020 Vaccine Candidate Poised For Final Testing An experimental COVID-19 vaccine that was first tested in the U.S. is poised to begin key final testing. Around the end of July, the vaccine will be tested in a 30,000-person study.
Health Care July 2020 Health Insurance, COVID-19 And College If a college student has COVID-19, who should pay for their treatment? How does health insurance cover COVID-19? The following offers advice for those returning to school in the fall.
Legal July 2020 Immigration Courts Reopen; Virus Cases Rising Immigration courts in Baltimore, Detroit and Newark are reopening even as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Precautions include requiring wearing masks and social distancing signs.
Health Care July 2020 Masks For Kids? Should children be required to wear masks in order to return to in-person schooling in the fall? This is one of the questions under major debate across the country.
Global July 2020 Florida Tops Virus Death Mark Florida has reported an additional 132 deaths due to COVID-19, which tops the state’s previous record. France and Britain are mandating wearing masks in public indoor spaces.
Hispanic Community July 2020 PREMIUM “Learning Innovation And The Future Of Higher Education” A quiet revolution is sweeping across U.S. colleges and universities as schools rethink how students learn both inside and outside the classroom.
