Events - Initiatives - News
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Let’s get our Inland Empire students #FinancialPaid
October 1 marked the start of the financial aid application period for the 2023-2024 school year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), California Dream Act Application (CADAA), and Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (CHAFEE) are now open for submissions. With FAFSA completion being one of the strongest predictors of postsecondary enrollment, it is…
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GIA among six organizations receiving $100M to accelerate institutional transformation and close equity gaps for students
On Sept. 15, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced that Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) would be one of six intermediary organizations in the nation to lead transformation efforts at more than 250 U.S. colleges and universities in the next five years. This collective postsecondary transformation effort is the first of its kind at this…
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GIA Special Announcement on Sept. 14
One of GIA’s major supporters is making a significant investment in the Inland Empire region. This meeting took place on Sept. 14. Watch the meeting recording here – https://youtu.be/vLOb65FfKds
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Education Chat: Strategies for a Successful Summer Break
About This Episode Season 1. Episode 10. In this episode, our co-hosts Alyssa Silva and Alysha Paulino share 6 tips that can help you keep your mind sharp this summer to prepare you for the school year ahead. Listen in as they discuss strategies backed by experts to keep your brain focused and active during…
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Bank of America Renews their Commitment to Supporting Inland Empire Adult Learners
GIA is pleased to announce a $50,000 grant from the Bank of America Foundation to support adults in the Inland Empire returning to school and obtaining a degree or credential. The Bank of America Foundation first partnered with GIA on this work in 2018 when they supported the formation of the Returning Adult Action Network…
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to take a moment to share a few resources for supporting our current teacher workforce and working to build a pipeline of a well-prepared, highly qualified educators to enter the profession. The critical role parents and families play in collaborating and partnering with teachers to support…
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GIA TOGETHER – THE UCR FIERCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
In this podcast, Dr. Louie Rodriguez, Interim Dean and Professor, UCR School of Education, talks about their FIERCE Scholars Program and the impact he expects it to have on the teacher and educator workforce in the Inland Empire. Watch Video Audio Only
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