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 March 2020 Senate Passes Rebuke Of DeVos The Senate passed by a vote of 53-46 a measure that overturns the education secretary’s rules regarding student loan forgiveness. The White House has threatened a presidential veto.
Global March 2020 Trump Restricts Travel From Europe President Donald Trump has restricted travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. The Dow Jones has fallen into bear market territory. The NBA postpones its season because of COVID-19.
Hispanic Community March 2020 Latest On Venezuela Migrants In Colombia More than 4.5 million Venezuelans have fled their nation with nearly 2 million arriving in Colombia. The Norwegian Refugee Council chief is urging exodus aid.
Health Care March 2020 WHO Declares Coronavirus Crisis A Pandemic The World Health Organization has officially declared the new coronavirus crisis a pandemic, meaning it is now prevalent all over the world.
Health Care March 2020 College Kicking Students Off Campus Grinnell College is telling students that they must leave the campus by March 23 in order to safeguard against the novel coronavirus. The college has also canceled all athletic events.
Health Care March 2020 Detained Immigrants At High Coronavirus Risk Several immigration rights groups want ICE to release detained immigrants from the Washington state jail because they are at high risk for the new coronavirus.
