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 September 2018 Fairmont State U, Foundation In Fight Against Student Hunger A partnership between Fairmont State University, Aladdin Food Services and the Wesley Foundation is providing students on campus with three or four hot lunches weekly. The Foundation is located across the street from the University and has provided food to hungry students for years.
Hispanic Community September 2018 Immigrant Families Struggling With Trauma Of Separation Parents and children who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border and have since been reunited are dealing with emotional trauma because of the experience. A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed, seeking financial compensation and the creation of a fund to pay for mental health treatment for the children.
Global September 2018 Bilingual Certificates Proposed For Oklahoma Diplomas Oklahoma high school graduates who are fluent in more than one language may have a special seal added to their transcripts or diplomas. The Oklahoma Association for Bilingual Education is proposing that the state add this Seal of Biliteracy for students who can speak English and at one other language proficiently.
Global September 2018 Hurricane Could Strike US Southeast; 10 Things To Know For Today Leslie Moonves, a top TV industry executive, has been accused of sexual misconduct and is no longer with CBS. Hurricane Florence threatens the U.S. Southeast. With elections roughly two months away, two questions are being tested: can President Donald Trump get his supporters out on election day, and can Democrats harness opposition to the president to motivate voters.
Financing September 2018 SUNY Receives $5M To Support Got Your Back Program The State University of New York (SUNY) just received $5 million in funding from the state Office of Victim Services expanding the SUNY’s Got Your Back program that was established in 2016, allowing the university to supply and distribute 225,000 comfort bags to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence throughout the state.
Arts and Media September 2018 Media School At IU Gets $6M The Media School at Indiana University (IU) has received a $6 million dollar gift from an IU Bloomington alumnus. The school is planning to use the money for a center that will focus on the teaching and production of investigative journalism.
