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 August 2026 Premium Meet Six Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature Six Latin American Nobel laureates in literature are highlighted through their backgrounds, literary achievements and lasting influence. From Gabriela Mistral to Mario Vargas Llosa, their diverse voices, experiences and perspectives helped shape Latin American literature and earned worldwide recognition.
Administration August 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education August 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 August 2026 Premium School Library August 2026 This month featuring books on Intellectual Architects of Latin America from Amazon and Nation Builders of Latin America from Yale University 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.
Health Care July 2019 Mental Health Days For Students Oregon is adding “mental health days” to include mental or behavioral health to its list of excused school absences. Students can now take “mental health days” as well as sick days.
Arts and Media July 2019 The Power Of Dance AileyCamp teaches students dance, as well as how to resolve conflicts, eat well and become leaders. When camp ends, Atlanta Ballet offers a full-tuition scholarship to 10 students.
Global July 2019 W.Va. Homeless Students Rises To Over 10K Data from West Virginia’s Department of Education shows the state has about 10,500 homeless students as of the 2018-19 school year. Contributing factors include opioids and a flood.
Hispanic Community July 2019 Puerto Ricans Gather For Massive Protest Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s promise to not seek re-election has further angered his critics who are gathering for what is expected to be a protest numbering in the hundreds of thousands.
Global July 2019 Mueller To Testify July 24; Things To Know Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify before Congress this week. “Law and Order” inspiration dies. "Avengers: Endgame" is the highest-grossing film of all time, beating "Avatar."
Global July 2019 Camp No Limits At Quinnipiac University Quinnipiac University’s York Hill campus is hosting a Camp No Limits program for children with limb loss. Activities include volleyball, relay races, basketball and riding bikes.
