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 October 2026 Premium Must-Sees: Museums of Latin America Ready to explore Latin America’s cultural treasures? From Argentina to Mexico, these eight must-see museums bring the region’s artistic achievements, ancient civilizations, and rich heritage to life—and offer just a glimpse of what awaits curious visitors.
Administration October 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education October 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 October 2026 Premium School Library October 2026 This month featuring books on Latino Identity and Belonging from Amazon and on Advancing Latino Education from the University of Texas 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 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.”
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.
