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.
Technology April 2020 $23M To Help Detroit Students During Pandemic Around $17 million is going to be spent on tablets for Detroit students impacted by the pandemic. An additional $6 million will be spent on internet accessibility.
Global April 2020 Is Trump’s Green-Card Halt Just Temporary? Both critics and supporters of President Donald Trump are weighing in on his 60-day hold on green cards, and some are speculating what will happen if the halt is extended.
Financing April 2020 Trump Signs $484B Virus Aid Bill A $484 billion coronavirus aid bill has been signed by President Donald Trump. This measure includes funds for businesses, hospitals and nationwide COVID-19 testing.
Health Care April 2020 US COVID-19 Death Toll Passes 50,000 The confirmed number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. has exceeded 50,000. Georgia is allowing some businesses to reopen, including gyms, nail salons and barber shops.
Financing April 2020 Trump Set To Sign Nearly $500B Virus Aid Bill A nearly $500 billion virus aid bill is slated to be signed by the president. The bill includes aid for small- and medium-size businesses, hospitals and a nationwide testing program.
