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 January 2020 Asylum Agreements Challenged The asylum agreements that the United States made with El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are being challenged by a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and other civil rights groups.
Technology January 2020 Banning Cellphones From Schools? A ban on cellphones, which would ban all cellphone use including between classes, is being considered for middle school students in a Colorado school district.
Hispanic Community January 2020 100s Of Migrants Crossing Guatemala The migrants that are crossing Guatemala are experiencing a very different journey that involves tighter immigration control. This in part reduces the possibility of a “caravan.”
Technology January 2020 NSA Finds Major Security Flaw In Windows 10 The NSA has found a flaw in Microsoft’s Windows 10; Microsoft has released a free software patch to fix it. The flaw allows hackers to make a file look like it came from a trusted source.
Global January 2020 Red Sox Manager Fired In Astros’ Scandal The manager of the Red Sox, Alex Cora, has been fired. Cora has been identified as a ringleader in a sign-stealing system that’s illegal back when he was with the Houston Astros.
