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 April 2026 Premium Endangered Cultural Heritage Sites in Latin America, Part II Earth’s unique biodiversity faces severe human-driven threats. The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve exemplifies both rich natural and cultural heritage and ongoing challenges, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable conservation, community involvement, and greater awareness to protect ecosystems for future generations.
Administration April 2026 Premium New Leaders in Education April 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 April 2026 Premium School Library April 2026 This month featuring books on Hispanic Serving Institutions from Amazon and Artificial Intelligence from The MIT 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.
Legal January 2019 Parents Sue Over Policy To Arm Teachers Parents and grandparents of students in Pennsylvania have filed a lawsuit against a school district’s policy to arm teachers. The lawsuit says that this policy violates state law.
Global January 2019 Dems Pass Funding Plan Without Wall House Democrats have passed a funding plan to reopen the government that does not include money for a border wall with Mexico.
Global January 2019 Pelosi Elected Speaker; Top 5 Headlines Nancy Pelosi is elected House Speaker. Lin-Manuel Miranda creates a new scholarship for underrepresented and first-generation performing arts students.
Global January 2019 Pelosi Elected House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is elected the House speaker by a vote of 220 to Republican Kevin McCarthy's 192 votes. To date, she is the only woman to hold this position.
Financing January 2019 PCCC Offering Tuition-Free Option Passaic County Community College (PCCC) is now offering an opportunity to attend tuition free. The new financial assistance award will allow qualifying Passaic County residents.
Hispanic Community January 2019 Abused Young Immigrants Denied Refuge The Trump administration said some immigrants seeking refuge from abuse are too old to qualify at 18 even though applicants are required to file paperwork before 21.
