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.
Hispanic Community April 2019 Ignoring Education Reform In Mexico? Education reforms in Mexico have been set aside by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He has instructed that the treasury ministry will control teachers’ payroll.
Hispanic Community April 2019 US, Lawsuits And Cuba There are plans for the Trump administration to announce that the United States is allowing lawsuits over properties that were seized from Americans in Cuba.
Global April 2019 Columbine Threat Shuts Area Schools The FBI is looking for 18-year-old Sol Pais, a woman “infatuated” with the Columbine High School shooting who made threats and is armed and "considered to be extremely dangerous."
Global April 2019 New Penalty For Visa Overstays? A wide range of ideas are and have been considered by top administration officials regarding immigration including a new penalty for visa overstays and new travel restrictions.
Global April 2019 AP-NORC Poll On School Shootings A recent AP-NORC poll’s results are a majority of Americans blame gun availability, bullying, the internet and video games over schools for school shootings.
Global April 2019 Notre Dame Fire Update Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire at Notre Dame cathedral. While the spire and roof were destroyed, the bell towers and the purported Crown of Christ were spared.
