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Conversations & Coverage

GIA’s Media Hub captures the conversations, insights, and coverage that amplify our mission and share our story. Explore podcasts, blog articles, news features, and media resources that highlight educational innovation and regional transformation.

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NEWS & Insights

Latest Updates and Highlights from GIA

Stay current with GIA’s latest initiatives, major announcements, and articles written by GIA leaders exploring best practices, regional strategies, and educational equity innovations.

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Business Education Network Launches Senior Advisory Council
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), in partnership with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, convened the first Business Education Network (BEN) Senior Advisory Council on February 25 at Ontario International Airport. The session was facilitated by the Business-Higher Education Forum. The council brings together leaders from business, K–12, higher education, and workforce systems to better align employer…
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Financial Aid Completion in the Inland Empire
A Leading Indicator of College Enrollment and Economic Mobility For many students in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is the gateway to college. Research consistently shows that financial aid application completion is one of the strongest predictors of college…
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PODCASTS

GIA Voices

Education Insight Overview

Education Insight is an award-winning weekly radio show and podcast that tells the story of education in Southern California through the diverse voices of students, educators, leaders, and community partners. Produced by Growing Inland Achievement in partnership with KCAA-AM 1050, KQLH-FM 92.5, KFXM-FM 94.1, Coyote Radio – CSUSB, and Paws Radio – CSUSB PDC, the show is hosted by 30-year broadcast veteran Lacey Kendall and explores everything from long-standing challenges to the innovative ideas transforming student success in our region.

Education Chat Overview

Listening to and acting on student insights is critical to advancing educational equity in the Inland Empire and beyond. In this podcast, GIA Intern Natalie Hinton engages in candid conversations with students throughout the region, cultivating meaningful discussions about lived experiences, successes, and opportunities for growth.

Achieving the Vision Overview

Achieving the Vision is a video podcast series produced by Growing Inland Achievement that explores bold ideas, strategies, and partnerships driving educational equity and economic mobility in the Inland Empire and beyond.
Originally launched to continue conversations from the Toward a Shared Vision Summit, the series now highlights timely, impactful work happening across the region and nation. Each episode features thought leaders and changemakers who are transforming systems, breaking down barriers, and helping more students and families thrive.