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.
Global June 2019 Rotting Food At Detention Facilities The Office of Inspector General has found rotting food, as well as dilapidated and moldy bathrooms and other violations at immigration detention facilities.
Global June 2019 Graduating In Town Torched By Wildfire Paradise High School was one of the few buildings that survived the wildfire that tore through the town of Paradise, California, on November 8. Now, its students are graduating.
Global June 2019 Ten Billion Here, Ten Billion There President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and China have the potential to imperil the economy despite its up until now sturdy job market and record low unemployment.
Financing June 2019 Gates Foundation Gives School $180M Grant The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is giving Emory University a $180 million grant, which will fund research and analyses on child mortality rates in impoverished communities.
Health Care June 2019 Health Insurance Costs Surge At NU More than 5,000 students and faculty at the University of Nebraska will be paying nearly 20% more in premium costs for their health insurance.
Arts and Media June 2019 New ‘Party of Five’ Involves Deportation The 1990s award-winning teen drama “Party of Five” is being rebooted; this time the family must deal with their parents being deported to Mexico instead of dying in a car accident.
