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.
Global September 2017 How Trump's Advisers Schooled Him on Globalism Trump's aides used charts and maps in a presentation about maintaining far-flung diplomatic, military and intelligence outposts. St. Louis readies itself for more protests following the acquittal of a white former police officer charged with killing a black man. The Interior Department is recommending the reduction of 6 of the 27 national monuments.
Legal September 2017 PREMIUM TOP STORY--Maria Grows to a Cat 2, Nears Already Battered Caribbean Hurricane Maria strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Monday and pushed toward the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean, as forecasters warned it was expected to become a major hurricane by early Tuesday.
Legal September 2017 PREMIUM TOP STORY--Student Involvement Is a Focus of Constitution Day 2017 Thousands of students across the United States will take the "Preamble Challenge" to celebrate Constitution Day this year and participate in naturalization ceremonies to swear in new U.S. citizens.
Financing September 2017 On a Positive Note--DonorsChoose.org Launches Recovery Fund to Help Teachers Rebuild Classrooms Damaged by Hurricane Irma DonorsChoose.org has established a special recovery fund to help teachers and students in Florida and other southeast classrooms damaged by Hurricane Irma.
Global September 2017 JOB NEWS-- Largest and longest-running Dedicated Career Reentry Event in the US at Columbia University on October 3 The iRelaunch Return-to-Work Conference, founded in 2008, is preparing to host over 600 people at Columbia University on October 3rd, bringing together individual "relaunchers" – professionals on a career break and looking to return to work – with over 40 employers, speakers and career reentry experts for a day of learning and networking.
