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.
Global April 2020 Can You Catch COVID-19 From Mail? WHO and the CDC both say there is no evidence that COVID-19 is spread through parcels or mail. It is still wise to wash your hands and avoid touching your face after handling deliveries.
Hispanic Community April 2020 Coffins In The Parking Lot At a Barcelona funeral home, an underground parking garage has been turned morgue currently housing more than 500 bodies of those either confirmed or suspected of dying from COVID-19.
Technology April 2020 Tech Companies Fight Against Bad Virus Info Google, Facebook, Twitter and other tech companies are taking action against the spread of misinformation about COVID-19. This includes information about hydroxychloroquine.
Financing April 2020 California To Help Immigrants Hurt By Virus California’s governor announced he is creating a Disaster Relief Fund for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. The state will give cash payments to 150,000 immigrants.
Global April 2020 22M Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus With 5.2 million more people seeking unemployment benefits, the number in the U.S. who are now jobless because of the novel coronavirus is roughly 22 million.
Global April 2020 What Will Schools Be Like When They Reopen? When schools reopen in California is unknown at this time. However, small class sizes and staggered school start times may be measures taken once schools reopen again.
