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.
Technology July 2018 College Debuts Social Media Certificate Program [Education News] North Shore Community College is launching a 30-credit social media certificate program this fall for those who want to pursue a career in the ever-changing field. Courses in the certificate program will include marketing, advertising, social media marketing strategy, e-marketing and introduction to business, digital photography, integrated design principles, electronic imaging, and composition and public speaking.
Global July 2018 Wounded Students From Parkland School Shooting To Get $1.63M [Education News] The families of the 17 victims killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting will each receive $400,000 from a $10.5 million fund. Eighteen of the injured survivors will receive $1.63 million. The Broward Education Foundation and a steering committee for the victims announced Monday the breakdown of the funds that were raised through a GoFundMe campaign. Nearly 37,000 individuals and companies donated to the fund.
Hispanic Community July 2018 Hundreds Deported To Central America After Fleeing Gangs [Beyond Education] Around 100 would-be migrants were flown back to El Salvador on Thursday. Thousands of others, having fled from ultraviolent gangs in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, have been caught near the U.S. border and sent back under the Trump administration's zero-tolerance policy.
Hispanic Community July 2018 Massachusetts OKs $8.2M To Aid Students Fleeing Hurricanes [Education News] Massachusetts is releasing more than $8.2 million in education dollars to school districts that enrolled students who evacuated from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Republican Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday the money to be released this week is the second installment of $15 million pledged by his administration to help support the costs of educating students who enrolled in Massachusetts schools after Hurricanes Maria and Irma.
Arts and Media July 2018 Crayola Launches "Thank A Teacher" Contest [On A Positive Note In Education] Crayola is continuing its "Thank A Teacher" campaign mission of generating one million thank-yous for teachers with the launch of its "Thank A Teacher" contest. Families are encouraged to create handmade thank-you notes for teachers and upload them at Crayola.com/ThankATeacher for a chance to win over $20,000 in prizes for their family, teacher and school.
Technology July 2018 Google Working With 25 Community Colleges To Offer New IT Course [Education News] Google will be coming to LaGuardia Community College in order for New Yorkers to achieve tech literacy and have more access to digital economic opportunities. LaGuardia is one of over 25 Community Colleges in seven states (CA, IL, MI, NY, OH, TX and WI) that are being funded through JFF, a workforce development nonprofit funded by Google.org.
