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 October 2018 US Unemployment Rate Falls To 49-Year Low Of 3.7 Percent The U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to a 49-year low in September. The Labor Department says hiring is slow with employers adding just 134,000 jobs, which is the fewest in a year, however, it is likely that Hurricane Florence lowered that figure.
Global October 2018 UVM Students Protest Kavanaugh Nomination Students and faculty from the University of Vermont are demonstrating against Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. The students held a walk-out on Thursday, and abortion is a key issue with Kavanaugh seen as the deciding vote regarding the future of access to abortion.
Global October 2018 Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Clears Crucial Senate Hurdle The Senate has voted 51-49 to limit debate regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. This sets up a very probable showdown over the weekend with Kavanaugh’s becoming a Supreme Court justice to be decided.
Global October 2018 This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines Texas Tech U Launches First Online Doctoral Program, Brett Kavanaugh Will Not Return To Teach At Harvard Law, Top 4 Latest Jobs On Hispanic Outlook’s Job Board
Global October 2018 Texas Tech U Launches First Online Doctoral Program Texas Tech University has launched an online doctoral program in education policy. This is Texas Tech’s first fully online doctoral program and among a select few in the nation. The university is taking advantage of the latest digital technology to advance educational policy making into a doctoral program available to all students from all around the world.
Global October 2018 Poll: Young Americans Say Online Bullying A Serious Problem A new poll shows that young adults and teens say cyberbullying is a serious problem, however, at the same time, they do not think they will be the ones targeted for digital abuse. The poll, which is from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and MTV, found parents and young people see social as having for the most part a negative effect on the younger generation.
