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.
Global December 2019 Impeachment Invitation Rejected The White House has stated that it will not be participating in the first impeachment hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. A measles outbreak is devastating Samoa.
Financing November 2019 $10M School Safety Fund More than 100 schools have new funding for school safety projects thanks to a $10 million school safety fund. The decision by Colorado county officials follows a fatal school shooting.
Hispanic Community November 2019 Wave Of Discontent In Colombia Tens of thousands of Colombians took to the street in one of the biggest protests in Colombia’s recent history. The protestors expressed anger with President Iván Duque.
Health Care November 2019 Are E-Cigarettes Wiping Out Teen Smoking? While the smoking rate among high schoolers has fallen to a new low, underage vaping has almost completely overshadowed a parallel drop in traditional smoking.
Hispanic Community November 2019 Venezuela Students Protest March Blocked Venezuela university students’ attempt to stage a protest march to Caracas’ main military base was cut short by a National Guard blockade. The protest was against President Maduro.
Global November 2019 US Latina Income; Top 5 Headlines New U.S. government figures show U.S. Latinas need twice the time to match the yearly income of white, non-Hispanic males. Michelle Obama honors Lin-Manuel Miranda.
