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 October 2026 Premium Must-Sees: Museums of Latin America Ready to explore Latin America’s cultural treasures? From Argentina to Mexico, these eight must-see museums bring the region’s artistic achievements, ancient civilizations, and rich heritage to life—and offer just a glimpse of what awaits curious visitors.
Administration October 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education October 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 October 2026 Premium School Library October 2026 This month featuring books on Latino Identity and Belonging from Amazon and on Advancing Latino Education from the University of Texas 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 Atlanta Sobriety Test Quickly Turned Deadly A sobriety check in the parking lot of a Wendy’s turned deadly. At one point two officers and 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks wrestled before Brooks took one of the officer’s Taser and ran.
Global June 2020 Washington Schools Expected To Reopen In Fall The state’s superintendent of public instruction in Washington said schools should reopen this fall for face-to-face instruction contingent on public health guidelines.
Health Care June 2020 Florida Migrant Towns Become Virus Hot Spots Several immigrant communities in Florida are experiencing outbreaks of the coronavirus. Florida has seen an upswing in new virus cases since it began lifting restrictions.
Health Care June 2020 Could Survivor Plasma Prevent Coronavirus? Coronavirus survivors have been donating their plasma, which scientists are testing to see if it can prevent someone from being infected with COVID-19 in the first place.
Legal June 2020 New Sweeping Asylum Restrictions Proposed Sweeping changes to immigration courts are being proposed by the Trump administration. These include redefining how people qualify for asylum.
