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.
Technology February 2020 New Twitter Tool Links Users To Census Info If someone uses Twitter to search for information about the upcoming census, they will be automatically shown a link to the federal government’s census website.
Legal February 2020 What Is A Sanctuary City In The United States? The Trump administration is suing N.J. and the county where Seattle is located because of immigration policies that offer protections to immigrants who are in the country illegally.
Global February 2020 What Benefits Do College Athletes Get? As more states look to pass laws to allow college athletes to receive endorsement money, the NCAA and its allies are turning to Congress, spending at least $750,000 to lobby lawmakers.
Global February 2020 What Can Cause Deportation? A mistake in the automatic voter registration system in Illinois could lead to legal battles and/or possible criminal charges and deportation for immigrants.
Technology February 2020 Is Technology Good Or Bad For Education? Technology is becoming more and more a part of education. But is that a good thing or a bad thing? Vista College explores this topic in a piece on their website.
Legal February 2020 Can You Look Up If Someone Is A US Citizen? A recent ruling is prohibiting immigration authorities in the United States from relying on information from databases to ask law enforcement to hold people in custody.
