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 ‘Magic Mushrooms’ On The Ballot Denver may become the first U.S. city to decriminalize psilocybin (the psychoactive substance in "magic mushrooms") depending on voters in Colorado. U.S.-Iran tensions rise.
Global May 2019 US To Make 30K More Visas Available The U.S. plans to make 30,000 more visas available to foreign seasonal workers through the end of September (but only to those who’ve had visas before, over the last three fiscal years).
Finance May 2019 Baylor Announces $100M Gift Baylor University has received the largest donation in the school’s history. The donor who made the $100 million gift to Baylor wishes to remain anonymous.
Global May 2019 Polarizing But Enduring: Betsy DeVos Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is a polarizing member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. With that said, she is also one of the most enduring while others have quit or been fired.
Administration May 2019 Johns Hopkins’ New School Safety Courses Johns Hopkins will soon be offering new safety courses to principals and other school leaders. Topics covered to include security technology and student mental health.
Global May 2019 New Royal Baby Arrives Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, welcomed a new arrival—a healthy baby boy weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. The baby’s name and other details will be shared in the coming days.
