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 February 2020 Four Years Of Free Tuition For 193 Students The LeBron James Family Foundation and Ken State University are giving 193 students the opportunity to attend college tuition free and one year of free room and board.
Global February 2020 No More Immigration Bus Checks? Border Patrol agents are no longer allowed to conduct routine immigration checks without a warrant on Greyhound buses. Jefferson Lines and MTRWestern have taken similar action.
Technology February 2020 Why Is Technology Important In The Classroom? Purdue University has a piece on their website blog entitled “The Evolution of Technology in the Classroom,” which explores the impact of technology on education.
Legal February 2020 Shot In The Face A lawsuit is being filed against an ICE agent for shooting Erick Diaz Cruz, an assistant to Veracruz’s mayor, while the agent was trying to arrest Diaz Cruz’s mother’s companion.
Health Care February 2020 Coronavirus-Themed Party Stirs Anger The Asian American Alliance said a student coronavirus-themed party was insensitive and racist. The state University at Albany is investigating the off-campus party.
Financing February 2020 $30k Grant For Undocumented Students A $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan is being used to aid the Michigan Coalition for Undocumented Student Success.
