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 November 2018 Comfort Dog Helps Wisconsin Students Read Students at Beloit Memorial High School in Wisconsin have improved in their reading because of their interaction with a golden retriever comfort dog named Mary. This special dog is from the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, which is offered through St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Janesville.
Legal November 2018 Trump's New Move To Limit Asylum Challenged In Court The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), as well as other legal groups, are challenging in federal court President Trump’s proclamation limiting asylum for migrants. The president’s new move is to deny asylum to migrants who enter the United States illegally.
Hispanic Community November 2018 Former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo To Speak At Brown Ernesto Zedillo, a former president of Mexico, will be speaking today (November 12) at Brown University at the school’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island. The free event is open to the pubic and will also be streamed on the university’s website.
Financing November 2018 U Of Missouri-Kansas City Adds $20M In Scholarships The University of Missouri-Kansas City is partnering with the nonprofit KC Scholars, allowing the university to expand its current scholarship program. Because of this new partnership, the school expects to provide 400 more scholarships specifically to low- and moderate-income students.
Arts and Media November 2018 Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny And Will Smith To Open The 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® The 19th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will feature Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny and Will Smith who will perform for the first time their new song "Está Rico" live during the event. The awards will take place on November 15 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Global November 2018 California Wildfires’ Death Toll Rises; 10 Things To Know For Today The death toll for the California wildfires has risen to 29. As the results of Florida and Georgia’s governor races remain up in the air, Democrats begin planning for 2020’s presidential election. The atmosphere of the vote recount taking place in Florida is reviving memories of the recount that took place in Florida in 2000.
