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 Students Learn About World Hunger Elementary school students in San Antonio, Texas, are learning about world hunger and making a difference as members of their school’s World Changers Club.
Global March 2019 Update On Asylum Seekers An expanded U.S. program is requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases go through the courts.
Global March 2019 Senate Votes Against Trump In a 59-41 vote, the Senate voted to block President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration. President Trump tweeted “VETO!” in response.
Global March 2019 Students Worldwide Skip Class Students worldwide have mobilized via social media and word of mouth to skip class to protest what they view as a lack of action regarding climate change.
Global March 2019 Scandal, Asylum, Netflix; Top 5 Headlines Netflix has cancelled the Cuban-American reboot of “One Day at a Time.” The U.S. has expanded its program that requires asylum-seeking migrants to wait in Mexico.
Global March 2019 iSchool At Illinois Launches BS/IS Degree The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Information Sciences (iSchool at Illinois) is launching a Bachelor of Science degree in information services (BS/IS).
