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 October 2019 Alexa Is Fluent In Spanish; Top 5 Stories Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant, is now able to understand and respond in Spanish via the Alexa app. Oprah Winfrey donated $13 million for scholarships at Morehouse College.
Global October 2019 1M Kids May Lose Automatic Free Lunch Nearly a million children could lose their automatic eligibility for free school lunches because of the Trump administration proposal regarding food stamps.
Global October 2019 New Record For College Athletes According to the NCAA, 89% of all the athletes who enrolled in college in 2012 have earned degrees, which is higher than last year’s record high.
Global October 2019 Update: Census Seeks Citizenship Info U.S. Census Bureau officials confirmed that the bureau asking for drivers’ license records is in response to the president’s order to gather records to better determine citizenship.
Hispanic Community October 2019 Latest On Venezuela Mass Exodus Several social media videos in Peru have shown migrants being assaulted, harassed or threatened, leading to concerns that Venezuela’s mass exodus is sparking rising xenophobic attacks.
Global October 2019 Congressman Elijah Cummings Has Died Congressman Elijah Cummings has died of complications from longstanding health problems. The 68-year-old congressman was the chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
