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.
Arts and Media June 2025 PREMIUM Carreras Universitarias: Programa de Desarrollo Creativo Juvenil de Berklee City Music By Dr. Krystal Prime Banfield Berklee City Music empodera a jóvenes de comunidades desatendidas mediante una educación musical culturalmente relevante, arraigada en la diáspora africana, ofreciendo espacios seguros, mentoría y acceso a recursos como PULSE y la Red City Music para fomentar creatividad, liderazgo, crecimiento académico y compromiso comunitario.
Administration June 2025 PREMIUM Culturally Relevant Arts as a Catalyst for Empowerment in Adult and Youth Education Culturally relevant arts empower youth and adults—especially in communities of color—by fostering identity, healing, leadership, and civic engagement. Rooted in lived experience and heritage, arts-based education transforms learning into a liberating, community-driven, and emotionally enriching process. by Yvonne M. De La Rosa
Hispanic Community June 2025 PREMIUM Did you know? Rock en Español: Four Legendary Bands that Shaped Latin America’s Sound Rock en español transformed Latin America’s music scene through bands like Soda Stereo, Maná, Aterciopelados, and Los Prisioneros, who broke linguistic and cultural barriers, blending local identity with global sounds to voice social issues and redefine Spanish-language rock.
Arts and Media June 2025 PREMIUM School Library June 2025 This month featuring book on U.S. -Latin America: History, Propaganda, and Media from Amazon and Cinema Across Latin America from the University of California Press.
Global May 2025 PREMIUM Latin America’s Top Universities for STEM Studies Latin American universities are expanding STEM opportunities through research, global rankings, and international collaboration, providing students with access to high-quality programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the region. by Adriana Alcántara
