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 November 2026 Premium Did you know? Roots of Learning: Education Among the Maya, Mexica, and Inca Long before modern schools emerged, the peoples of the Americas had developed rich traditions of teaching and learning. From family instruction and community practices to specialized institutions, the Mexica, Maya, and Inca passed down knowledge, skills, and values, preparing new generations for life and their roles in society.
Administration November 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education November 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 November 2026 Premium School Library November 2026 This month featuring books on Education, Opportunity, and Latino Upward Mobility from Amazon and on Financing Higher Education from The University of Chicago 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 January 2019 Shutdown Ties For Longest On Record The current government shutdown has now tied with a government shutdown in 1996 for the longest shutdown on record. Some 800,000 federal workers will not be receiving paychecks.
Global January 2019 Changes On High-Tech Visas? President Trump promised he would stop high-tech visas from being used as a “cheap labor program Now, the president says changes are coming to these visas.
Global January 2019 US Approves Child Bride Requests Does the U.S.’s immigration system enable forced marriage? Over the last decade, the U.S. approved thousands of child and adolescent bride requests.
Global January 2019 Shutdown, Grants, NY; Top 5 Headlines How is air travel affected by the government shutdown? What grants are helping to increase teacher diversity in New Jersey? What New York schools are reaching out to Puerto Rico?
Financing January 2019 Grants To Increase Teacher Diversity The Murphy Administration is planning to encourage teacher diversity through New Jersey Department of Education’s (NJDOE) $750,000 “Diversifying the Teacher Pipeline” grants.
Financing January 2019 MSU Creating New Nassar Victims Fund MSU has stated that it is creating a new fund for the victims of Larry Nassar. This comes months after a similar program was suspended because of fraud allegations.
