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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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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.

What California’s Historic Education Budget Means for the Inland Empire 
How California’s investments create new opportunities to advance educational attainment and economic mobility across the region  California has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to education.  With Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval of the 2026-27 state budget, California will invest approximately $128 billion through Proposition 98 to support TK-12 schools and California Community Colleges. Despite a challenging fiscal…
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Growing Inland Achievement Receives Grant to Strengthen Purposeful Pathways in the Inland Empire 
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), the Inland Empire’s regional coordinating intermediary for cradle-to-career attainment and economic mobility, has received a new grant from the Gates Foundation to strengthen regional infrastructure supporting Purposeful Pathways across Riverside and San Bernardino counties.  The multi-year investment will support coordinated efforts to improve high-quality advising, expand dual enrollment opportunities, strengthen career-connected…
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Regional Leaders Convene to Review GIA Report on The State of Education & Talent in the Inland Empire
Regional Leaders Convene to Review GIA Report on The State of Education & Talent in the Inland Empire Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) convened education, business, healthcare, nonprofit, and government leaders to review and discuss its newly released report, “The State of Education & Talent in the Inland Empire.” The report provides updated regional data across…
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A Region of Consequence: Population
The Inland Empire is not a small region. With more than 4.7 million residents across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, it is larger than 25 U.S. states. That scale makes regional coordination not just useful, but essential. Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) works across this region to align education, employers, and community organizations around one shared…
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PODCASTS

GIA Voices

Education Insight Overview

Education Insight is an award-winning weekly radio show and podcast that explores the landscape of American education through the perspectives of the people shaping its future. 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.

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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.