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.
Hispanic Community August 2018 As More Immigrants Wear Monitors, Effectiveness Is Disputed Both advocacy groups and the government are opposing fitting immigrant families caught in the U.S. illegally with electronic monitoring devices. Government officials have said that once deportation proceedings begin, these devices lose their effectiveness. Advocacy groups have said the devices are inhumane and inappropriate.
Financing August 2018 Entrepreneurs' $4M Fund Offers Scholarships To Students Wisconsin and Minnesota students have a new scholarship opportunity. Wisconsin entrepreneurs Marty Ryan and Richard Sterbenz have set up a $4 million fund, which will allow scholarships to be awarded annually to about 100 students. Those eligible include students attending a two- or four-year college.
Global August 2018 We Did See Him With Two Hands on a Gun Witnesses say they saw David Katz, who is suspected of a deadly shooting during an online video game tournament, from the back as they fled. John McCain’s private burial service will take place next weekend. The Pope has neither confirmed McCarrick claims. Russian hackers have been trying to steal private correspondence of Christian Orthodox figures.
Global August 2018 Arise Donates a Record-Breaking Amount of Back-To-School Supplies to Children in South Florida MIRAMAR, Fla. -- Arise Virtual Solutions Inc., an on-demand customer management technology and business process outsourcing (BPO), recently donated more than $12,000 in back-to-school supplies for underserved children in the South Florida area.
Global August 2018 Stockton University To Not Require SAT Scores For Applicants ACT and SAT scores are no longer requirements for undergraduate applicants at Stockton University. Starting in fall 2019, the school will phase in a test-optional policy. Students accepted to Stockton will have the choice of either submitting their standardized test scores or taking a subject-specific exam for placement for math and writing courses.
Global August 2018 Job News: Oklahoma Approves Record Number Of Emergency Teachers The Oklahoma Board of Education approved 916 emergency certificates for non-traditionally trained teachers. This increases the total number of approved certificates to 2,153 for the 2018-19 school year. The state’s superintendent of public instruction has said that Oklahoma is "now experiencing the full weight" of the teacher shortage.
