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.
Global July 2020 US Unemployment Falls To 11% The novel coronavirus has resurged, causing a new round of shutdowns even as the unemployment rate fell to 11.1% in June. The U.S. economy added 4.8 million jobs.
Health Care July 2020 Virus Cases Are Rising In 40 Of 50 US States COVID-19 cases are rising in 40 of the 50 states; the most severe outbreaks are in Arizona, Texas and Florida. The Northeast, as well as Nebraska and South Dakota, are on a downward trend.
Arts and Media July 2020 Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton' On Disney+ Just in time for the Fourth of July, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” is premiering on Disney+ and will feature the Broadway hit’s original cast.
Technology July 2020 What Are Death Cafes? Virtual Death Cafes are part of a “death-positive” movement that encourages more open discussion about topics like trauma and grief. They are offering support during the pandemic.
Health Care July 2020 Sun Belt Virus Cases Spike Rising cases of COVID-19 in the Sun Belt, as well as other areas of the U.S., are leading some states to tame or even pause their reopening strategies.
Technology June 2020 Social Media Platforms Face A Reckoning A growing number of advertisers are boycotting social media because of various platforms’ lack of response to hate speech and misinformation.
