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 March 2026 Premium Did you know? Sor Juana’s Fearless Words A leading intellectual voice of the seventeenth century, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz defended women’s right to knowledge and justice. In A los hombres, she criticizes the hypocrisy and double standards with which society judges women.
Administration March 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education March 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 March 2026 School Library March 2026 This month featuring books on Latina Strength from Amazon and on Latina Legacies from the University of Texas Press
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Year In Review 2024 As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared. by Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez
Administration December 2024 Premium Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Dr. Marta Cronin: Leading with a Sense of Responsibility to Future Latina College Presidents Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships. by Frank DiMaria
Financing May 2020 DeVos: Boost Virus Aid For Private Schools Tens of millions of dollars allocated for coronavirus relief for schools is being steered to private schools because of a new policy being defended by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
Technology May 2020 Twitter Fact-Checks Trump Twitter added a warning phrase to two of President Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in ballots. Trump responded by threatening social media companies.
Health Care May 2020 Poll: 50% Of Americans Would Get Virus Vaccine A recent poll shows 1 in 5 Americans would refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Of those surveyed who said they wouldn’t get vaccinated, 7 in 10 expressed worries about safety.
Arts and Media May 2020 JK Rowling Publishes New Story Online “Harry Potter” author, J.K. Rowling, is publishing her new stand-alone story, “The Ickabog,” for free online to help entertain those sheltering in because of COVID-19.
Global May 2020 Could Smaller Colleges Benefit Amid Pandemic? Bigger may not always be better according to some smaller colleges and universities in Kansas City who say their size may help them weather the pandemic.
Legal May 2020 Plot To Steal $700K In Student Aid A North Carolina school director is facing federal charges including conspiracy to commit student loan fraud and aggravated identity theft.