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 September 2026 Premium Did you know? Lost in Translation II: Spanish Expressions with No Direct Equivalent in English Spanish is rich in expressions whose meanings cannot always be translated directly into English. This collection explores 15 colorful phrases, revealing how language reflects culture, humor, emotion, and everyday experiences across the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
Administration September 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education September 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 September 2026 School Library September 2026 This month featuring books on Bilingualism: Language as a Cultural Expression from Amazon and Exploring Identity and Belonging from University of Illinois 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.
Health Care April 2018 Connecticut University Closes Because Of Student Illness [Education News] A Connecticut university is shutting down for the day after about 100 students fell ill. John Clark, the president of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, says he consulted with state, local and university health officials before deciding to close the school for Monday.
Global April 2018 Intensive Manhunt on for Waffle House Suspect There is a manhunt for Travis Reinking who is the suspect of a deadly shooting at a Waffle House. The Koreas Summit has gained the world's attention even in light of limited success on the nuclear front. Secretary of state nominee, Pompeo, is facing opposition from the Senate panel. The Supreme Court will be weighing in on the Trump administration's travel ban.
Global April 2018 Royal Baby: It's A Boy For Kate On England's National Day [Beyond Education] The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday to a healthy baby boy — a third child for Kate and Prince William and fifth in line to the British throne. The couple's Kensington Palace office announced news of the birth around lunchtime, about five hours after the 36-year-old duchess and her husband traveled by car from their Kensington Palace home to the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital.
Hispanic Community April 2018 PREMIUM School Library April Issue 2018 Established in 1996, the Pura Belpré Award is named after a pioneer in Latino librarianship. Pura Belpré revolutionized the role of Latinos and people of color in the library field and empowered the Puerto Rican community through her work. Pura Belpré Award-winning titles are highly recommended for use by librarians, educators and parents, and so it is our pleasure to feature this year’s winning and honor books. A teaching guide and an online video about Pura Belpré are available through Hunter College’s Center for Puerto Rican Studies at https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/research-education/education/pura-belpr%C3%A9-documentary-teaching-guide
Hispanic Community April 2018 PREMIUM The Nurturing, Challenging, Empowering Impact of an Academic "Familia" Written by Victor B. Sáenz, Chair and Associate Professor Department of Educational Leadership and Policy The University of Texas at Austin, College of Education AAHHE Board of Directors, 2017-2020 AAHHE Faculty Fellow, 2009 AAHHE Graduate Student Fellow, 2003
Hispanic Community April 2018 PREMIUM How Can We Support Kids In Learning More Than One Language? Written by Ester J. de Jong, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION)(AP) There is little doubt that knowing more than one language carries tremendous advantages.
