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.
Financing May 2020 PREMIUM Why Rich Students Get The Most Financial Aid Written by Anna Helhoski of NerdWallet
Global May 2020 10 Takeaways From The Worst US Jobs Report Ever The April jobs report is the worst one in the history of the U.S. Among those most likely to lose their jobs were Latinos. Compared to a year ago, 5.7 million immigrants lost jobs.
Hispanic Community May 2020 PREMIUM How To Recognize Scholarship Scams The rising cost of college has been well documented. As students and their parents find paying for a high-priced education more difficult, some become desperate to secure scholarships. by Frank DiMaria
Hispanic Community May 2020 COVID-19 Impacts Diaspora Venezuelans Venezuelans who fled their country and send money back home to their families are dealing with the economic fallout. Venezuela’s minimum wage is the equivalent of around $2/month.
Health Care May 2020 Tracking COVID-19 With Poop? Sewage may provide a way to track the spread of COVID-19 cases. Currently, Rice University and Houston health officials have begun testing wastewater to track the spread of the virus.
Global May 2020 Historic First: NY Subway Stops Running New York is called “the city that never sleeps,” but last week for the first time, NYC’s subway line stopped running, so trains could be cleaned and disinfected because of COVID-19.
