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 July 2018 US Government: Over 1,800 Migrant Kids Reunited By Deadline [Beyond Education] Shy children were given a meal and a plane or bus ticket to locations around the U.S. as non-profit groups tried to smooth the way for kids reunited with their parents as a deadline loomed following their separations at the U.S. Mexico border.
Health Care July 2018 AP-NORC Poll: Latinos Health Care Communication Woes [Beyond Education] Nearly 6 in 10 Hispanic adults have had a difficult time communicating with a health care provider because of a language or cultural barrier, and when they do they often turn to outside sources for help, according to a new study conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Global July 2018 Top 5 Trending Headlines In Education And Beyond 07-27-18 These headlines can include breaking news stories, as well as articles related to the field of education and/or the Hispanic community.
Global July 2018 New Study Of L.A. Millennials Reveals Important Job Recruitment And Retention Information [Beyond Education] A new study highlights important new information about what L.A. millennials are seeking in employment. The stereotype of millennials enjoying a shared office environment, at a desk across from a co-worker wearing headphones with their face buried in a laptop, doesn't seem to be true in L.A. When asked what type of office environment they preferred, surprisingly most millennials preferred to work in a "traditionally" configured office.
Arts and Media July 2018 Is Hamilton The Musical Coming To The Big Screen? [Beyond Education] Rumors have been swirling around Hamilton The Musical coming to a theater near you in the near future. While the musical is coming it, may not be in the way we all originally thought. The original cast including Lin-Manuel Miranda will be reprising their roles in a movie feature.
Hispanic Community July 2018 Laferte And Moreno To Pay Tribute To Selena, And Immigrants [Beyond Education] Latin Grammy-winners Mon Laferte and Gaby Moreno are among those performing at "Selena for Sanctuary," a free concert that's part of the summer festival Lincoln Center Out of Doors. The concert seeks to raise awareness about the dire situation of undocumented immigrant that has caused a national outcry.
