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 December 2018 Court Ends Scholarship Tax-Credit A state-run scholarship tax-credit program that supports private-school scholarships has been struck down by the Montana Supreme Court by a ruling of 5-2.
Global December 2018 Trump's 10 'Terrorists' President Trump has encouraged the idea of viewing Mexico as a gateway for international terrorists. The president recently talked about 10 terrorists who were caught by the U.S. But there is more to that statistic.
Legal December 2018 Ex-Trump Lawyer Gets 3 Years In Prison President Trump’s ex-lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, has been sentenced to three years in prison for an array of crimes including arranging hush money payments.
Global December 2018 School Background Check Policy Condemned A new school policy in Nevada that requires background checks for parents visiting their children is being condemned for its negative impact on immigrant families.
Legal December 2018 End Of Courthouse Immigration Arrests? Nearly 70 retired state and federal judges called through a letter for ICE to stop arresting suspected illegal immigrants at courthouses.
Global December 2018 Trump Publicly Bickers With Dem Leaders In front of the press, President Trump argued with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi and threatened to shut down the government unless Congress provides money for the border wall.
