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.
Global April 2019 Trump Eases Up On Threat To Close Border The president took a step back on his threat to close the border as officials in his administration explored half measures like stopping only foot traffic at particular crossings.
Legal April 2019 Loughlin, Huffman Due In Court Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are due in court; both actresses are accused of paying $500,000 to have their daughters labeled as recruits to the USC’s crew team.
Global April 2019 Temple U Becoming Tobacco-Free Temple University is becoming a tobacco-free campus joining a growing list of schools that have committed to the creation of a healthier working, learning and living environment.
Health Care April 2019 Paralyzing Illness Afflicting Children There were 228 confirmed cases last year in the U.S. of the acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare illness that can cause paralysis and death. It is striking children more and more.
Global April 2019 DeVos Backs Push To Expand School Vouchers Betsy DeVos is supportive of Tennessee pushing to expand school vouchers throughout its state, telling reporters that "School choice and education freedom is on the march…”
Financing April 2019 James Patterson Donates $1.25M Author James Patterson is donating $1.25 million to classroom libraries to promote literacy. This includes giving $250 each to 4,000 teachers to purchase books.
