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.
Global May 2019 Court Rules Asylum Seekers Wait In Mexico The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Donald Trump can make those seeking asylum wait in Mexico for immigration court hearings.
Global May 2019 Students Kill Classmate In Shooting A school shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch left one dead and eight injured. The school is just miles from Columbine, the site of one the worst school shootings in the nation.
Global May 2019 ICE To Train Officers To Serve Warrants Immigration And Customs Enforcement or ICE is planning to train some sheriff’s deputies to serve federal warrants. The American Civil Liberties Union or ACLU is condemning this plan.
Global May 2019 Meeting Scheduled On New Immigration Plan GOP senators and President Donald Trump are scheduled to have a meeting to discuss the new immigration plan from the White House.
Global May 2019 DeVos Says Teachers Walk Off Job Too Often Betsy DeVos said that teachers should protest on “adult time” about pay and school conditions, so students wouldn’t be hurt. She said that teachers are walking off the job too often.
Global May 2019 Student Facing Deportation Not Alone High school senior Thomas Torres, who faces possible deportation back to Mexico, received support from his classmates who marched about 4 miles to demand his release.
