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 July 2018 University Inherits More Than 400 Presidential Memorabilia Items [Education News] The University of Virginia just inherited more than 400 presidential memorabilia items making it the largest private collection ever donated to their Center for Politics. The collection from Jack F. Christie contains items from both political parties and seven presidential administrations.
Global July 2018 UA To Host 4 Career Fairs [Education News] The University of Arizona is currently slated to host four job fairs this fall. Job fairs will be taking place August 22; September 10, 11, and 12; September 25; and October 30. Areas covered by the job fairs include full-time employment, as well as internships.
Hispanic Community July 2018 Los Angeles Approves $10M To Help Separated Children [Beyond Education] Los Angeles on Tuesday approved using a $10 million fund to provide legal help to children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. The City Council and county Board of Supervisors voted to expand the LA Justice Fund, created last year to help immigrants without violent pasts who are facing deportation.
Health Care July 2018 Puerto Rico Struggles With Jump In Asthma Cases Post-Maria [Beyond Education] Doctors in Puerto Rico say they are seeing an alarming rise in the number and severity of asthma cases that they attribute to the aftermath of the deadly hurricane that walloped the island in September. The chronic lung disease is caused by such things as pollution, airborne mold and pollen, all of which have increased post-Maria.
Global July 2018 The Latest: Statue Of Liberty Base Climber Identified [Beyond Education] A federal official identified the woman who climbed the Statue of Liberty’s base on the Fourth of July as Therese Okoumou. According to the official, she told police that she was protesting the separation of immigrant children from parents who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Arts and Media July 2018 Billboard Releases Latest Top Music Business Schools List [Education News] Billboard has released its 2018 Top Music Business Schools list. The highly competitive colleges and universities can be found in cities such as New York, Miami, Nashville, Los Angeles and Denton. Lessons are taught beyond the classroom. By visiting music executives from record labels, publishing companies, booking agencies, radio stations, concert venues, music festivals and other sectors students get an inside look to prepare them for their future careers.
