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 June 2020 Hiring Rose In 46 States In May According to the Labor Department, unemployment rates fell in 38 states, yet the overall U.S. rate in May was still high at 13.3% although down from April’s 14.7%.
Global June 2020 Trump To Renew Effort To End DACA Protections President Donald Trump said he will renew his effort to end the protections from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program despite the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Hispanic Community June 2020 Impact Of The Coronavirus In Latin America U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said he is “very worried” about the impact of the novel coronavirus in Latin America.
Financing June 2020 1.5M More Workers Seek Unemployment Benefits Roughly an additional 1.5 million workers who had been laid-off sought unemployment benefits last week in the United States.
Legal June 2020 DREAMers’ Protections Remain For Now President Donald Trump’s bid to end protections for DREAMers was rejected by the Supreme Court by a 5-4 outcome. Legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants remain for now.
Global June 2020 What Is The 'Justice Act'? The “Justice Act” (Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020) is being proposed by Senate Republicans. House Democrats are also proposing legislation.
