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.
Administration April 2020 PREMIUM Kansas Colleges Strive To Keep Latinos Enrolled Editor’s Note: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas schools faced challenges with keeping Latino students enrolled. But what is the solution? More funds? Or more guidance?
Global April 2020 College Seniors Deal With COVID-19 There are around 2 million people who earned a bachelor’s degree in the U.S. in 2020. Now, they face a possible global recession, and either instant adulthood or delays to independence.
Financing April 2020 $450B Aid Package In Works A $450 billion aid package is being worked on by the president and Congress. The money is slated to boost a small-business loan program and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.
Global April 2020 Lockdowns Ease Worldwide Some countries have begun easing their lockdowns because they’ve seen COVID-19 infections flatten out. President Donald Trump encouraged protests against stay-at-home orders.
Technology April 2020 Is Distance Learning Working During Pandemic? School closures mean students are supposed to log into virtual classrooms. Lack of internet access and computers, and at home distractions are obstacles to their education.
Hispanic Community April 2020 Update On Guatemalan Deportees Earlier this month, Hispanic Outlook ran a story about the impact of U.S. deportees on Guatemala’s COVID-19 cases. The article below is a follow up to that story.
