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 March 2019 New Legislation On Student-Athletes A recently introduced piece of legislation could end NCAA restrictions on student-athletes’ publicity rights regarding their image, likeness and name.
Financing March 2019 Starting Teacher Pay Raised To $40K New legislation in Idaho has raised starting teachers’ salaries to $40,000 annually. Currently, starting teachers make a minimum of around $36,000.
Global March 2019 USD Identifies Coach In Bribery Scandal The University of San Diego has identified a previously unnamed “varsity coach” in the college admissions scandal. Lamont Smith was a former basketball coach at the school.
Global March 2019 USC’s Future After Bribery Scandal Carol Folt, the University of Southern California’s new president, said she wants to be a part of “fixing” the university following the recent admissions bribery scandal.
Global March 2019 'Full House' To Big House In College Scam? Lori Loughlin, who played Aunt Becky on the show "Full House," is one of the parents accused of paying bribes in the college scandal. Experts are split on if these parents could go to jail.
Global March 2019 Bribery Scandal: Window Into Admissions The bribery scandal surrounding college admissions has shined a light on the stress and desperation many families go through when their children seek to attend the top colleges.
