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.
Arts and Media July 2018 NY Library Cardholders Get Free Admission To 33 Cultural Institutions [Beyond Education] If you have a New York Library Card, you can now get into 33 cultural institutions for free. People who have library cards in the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Public Library or the Queens Library will get to reserve a pass to the venues for free once a year. Some places will allow reservations for up to four people.
Hispanic Community July 2018 US Deporting Crime Victims While They Wait For Special Visa [Beyond Education] For victims of crime on U.S. soil who are living here illegally, a special visa program provides their only clear path to citizenship. But as Republican President Donald Trump's administration has taken a harder line on immigration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement appears to be stepping up the detention and deportation of people who have applied for the so-called "U visa."
Financing July 2018 University Of New Mexico To Eliminate 4 Sports To Curb Spending [Education News] Four University of New Mexico sports are facing the chopping block under a series of recommendations made late Wednesday by university president Garnett S. Stokes and athletic director Eddie Nuñez. The sports that face possible elimination are men’s soccer, men’s and women’s skiing, and beach volleyball.
Financing July 2018 Rutgers To Increase Tuition By 2.3 Percent [Education News] Rutgers University has approved a tuition increase for the upcoming school year. The university's board of governors voted Wednesday to raise tuition and fees by 2.3 percent, or about $337. This increase means the average in-state undergraduate student at its New Brunswick campus will pay about $27,681 for the upcoming school year.
Legal July 2018 6 States And NYC Sue US Over Immigration-Related Policy [Beyond Education] Six states and New York City sued the federal government Wednesday, joining other cities and states who say the government is trying to unlawfully force "sanctuary" communities to engage in federal immigration enforcement if they want anti-crime funds. Lawsuits were filed in Manhattan federal court on behalf of New York state and city, Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Massachusetts and Virginia.
Global July 2018 Tulane U Study Shows High Levels Of Improvement In New Orleans Public Schools Post Katrina [Education News] New Orleans public schools has seen exceptional gains in student achievement, graduation and college outcomes according to a new Tulane University study conducted by the Education Research Alliance for New Orleans (ERA- New Orleans). The study comes nine years post-Katrina and offers the first in-depth analysis of how school reform has affected the long-term outcomes for students.
