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.
Hispanic Community February 2020 EU Giving $4.3M To Help Refugees In Latin America The EU is donating the equivalent of $4.3 million dollars to help refugees in three Latin American countries find jobs that will help them meet their basic needs.
Legal February 2020 Judge: Restore Free Hotline For Immigrants U.S. District Court Judge André Birotte Jr. has ordered the Trump administration to restore a free immigration detention hotline that allows detainees to report concerns.
Legal February 2020 District Sued For Suspending Students Saline Area Schools is being sued because according to the lawsuit the district does not have the authority to suspend four students over racist social media posts.
Legal February 2020 Marriage Interview Or Trap? A lawsuit accusing Immigration officials of using marriage interviews to lure couples, so the immigrant spouse can be deported has led to a federal judge siding with the couples.
Global February 2020 Active Shooter Drills And Mental Health The American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association, and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund are calling for an end to active shooter drills.
Financing February 2020 How Do Undocumented Students Pay For College? Legislators in Missouri are considering a bill that would ban in-state tuition for students with “an unlawful immigration status.”
