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.
Global December 2018 UN Approves Compact To Support Refugees The United Nations General Assembly approved a compact to provide stronger support for refugees on a global level. The only two “no” votes against the compact were Hungary and the U.S.
Financing December 2018 State Awards $15M In Education Grants Consortiums of colleges, school districts, industry groups and others are receiving nearly $15 million from the state of Michigan for innovative education models.
Global December 2018 Will School Discipline Rules Be Revoked? President Trump’s school safety panel made dozens of policy proposals, including rolling back Obama-era guidance on suspending, expelling and calling the police on students.
Arts and Media December 2018 PREMIUM “Hello, Círculos!: Shapes in English Y Español” With “HELLO, CÍRCULOS!” children discover the world of art and learn English and Spanish at the same time. Children learn the fundamentals of shapes by connecting them to the world of art in a fun way.
Hispanic Community December 2018 PREMIUM Being Part Of The AAHHE Familia I first learned about the AAHHE or the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education’s Graduate Student Fellows Program when a previous mentor encouraged me to apply.
Legal December 2018 PREMIUM The Closing Of Valparaiso University’s Law School Editor’s Note: When a university that has existed since 1859 has to discontinue its law school, it’s important to look back at what led up to such a decision. The following are two articles on Valparaiso University Law School’s last days, including a final attempt to save the northwestern Indiana school through an educational collaboration with Middle Tennessee State University.