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.
Hispanic Community December 2019 Saving Puerto Rico’s Coastal Heritage Scientists are racing to document indigenous sites in Puerto Rico that are along the country’s coast before rising sea levels destroy a large portion of them.
Arts and Media December 2019 Immigration And Ballroom Dance Industry Federal tightening of visa application rules is impacting the ballroom dance industry. Studio owners say efforts to hire instructors are hampered without overseas help.
Hispanic Community December 2019 Mexican Border Town Gripped By Fear Villa Union, a town near the U.S.-Mexico border, is beginning cleaning up after 22 people were killed during a gunbattle involving security forces and drug cartel members.
Global December 2019 Schools Close; US East Braces For Storm The storm that caused problems for Thanksgiving travel is not done yet, leading to school and office closures, as well as the cancellation or delay of hundreds of flights.
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.
