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 December 2024 Premium Hispanic Education Must Start Early Despite improved global literacy, Hispanic families, especially recent immigrants, face barriers to children’s education due to low income and limited English proficiency. Early literacy support in English and native languages, along with economic assistance, could help close the educational gap for Hispanic children.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Navidad en Iberoamérica Mexico City - Photo by Luis Covarrubias on Unsplash Las tradiciones y costumbres de las celebraciones católicas permanecen profundamente arraigadas en los países iberoamericanos, donde son ampliamente celebradas y compartidas a lo largo de la región.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Year In Review 2024 As we look back on 2024, we have the opportunity to reflect on areas of progress and examine the lessons that can be learned from the challenges that appeared. by Adriana Alcántara & Alejandra Suarez
Administration December 2024 Premium Did you know?: 2024 Year in Review Willingness to understand others is a sublime virtue that unites us.
Hispanic Community December 2024 Premium Dr. Marta Cronin: Leading with a Sense of Responsibility to Future Latina College Presidents Marta Cronin, the first Latina president of Delaware County Community College, leverages her personal journey and leadership to inspire students, promote diversity, expand dual enrollment, and address industry needs through innovative programs and strategic community partnerships.
Hispanic Community December 2023 PREMIUM Decolonizando al decolonizador How does the decolonial theory influence the American university? How is it that decolonial thinking, which aims at disconnecting from Eurocentric knowledge, ends up reinforcing stereotypes and contradicting its owns principles? by Enrique Del Risco
Administration December 2023 PREMIUM From Campus to Community: Latinx Students’ Commitment to Giving Back As Latino students, driven by a desire to give back, seek opportunities for positive change in their communities, educational institutions should recognize and support this commitment by creating validating spaces, offering internship opportunities aligned with service, and providing financial support for conferences to foster connections and mentorship. by Gaby Perez & Marcela G. Cuellar, PhD
Arts and Media December 2023 PREMIUM Spanish Idioms involving God and Food The concepts of religion and God are timeless, having been ingrained in human existence since its inception.
Administration December 2023 PREMIUM New Leaders In Education December 2023 At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.
Arts and Media December 2023 PREMIUM School Library November 2023 This month featuring books on Latin American Classics from Amazon and Self-knowledge from Duquesne University Press
Hispanic Community December 2023 PREMIUM Why did the Supreme Court Exempt Military Academies? The Supreme Court’s decision barring the use of race in college admissions triggered a nationwide decline in minority enrollments. However, a footnote exempts military academies, citing “potentially distinct interests” crucial for national security. The Department of Defense has argued that diversity is vital for a strong, effective military, although critics question the exemption’s rationale. by Gustavo A. Mellander
