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.
Legal February 2020 Ohio License Policies Called Discriminatory A federal judge has struck down two Ohio state policies that prevented some refugees and children of immigrants from getting driver’s licenses.
Legal February 2020 Why Did Loughlin Pay USC? Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s lawyers say there is new evidence showing the couple thought they were making a donation (not a bribe) regarding the college admissions scandal.
Global February 2020 Is The US Ready For The 2020 Election? A new poll shows Americans are worried about the upcoming election. Fewer than 4 in 10 white Americans or Hispanics have little confidence that votes in 2020 will be counted accurately.
Health Care February 2020 Coronavirus Leads To Campus Closing Concerns regarding the coronavirus has led to Syracuse University closing its campus in Italy. The university will assist the 342 students studying there in returning to the U.S.
Legal February 2020 Latest On 'Sanctuary Cities' Grant Fight The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan is siding with the Trump administration regarding withholding money to force states to cooperate with immigration enforcement.
Global February 2020 6-Year-Old Girl Arrested At School A 6-year-old girl was arrested at her charter school for kicking and punching staff members. A video shows the child crying and begging not to be arrested. One officer has been fired.
