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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.

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2025 Toward a Shared Vision Recap
On October 28-29th, Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) held it’s Annual Toward a Shared Vision Summit, the Inland Empire’s leading regional convening dedicated to expanding educational and economic opportunity. With over 300 attendees from 83 organizations across five states and 35 cities, the sold-out 2025 summit gathered voices from postsecondary, K–12, nonprofit, government, and industry sectors….
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Growing Inland Achievement Selected as Bank of America Neighborhood Builder, Receives $200K Investment to Strengthen College-to-Career Pathways in the Inland Empire
RIVERSIDE, CA — Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), a regional nonprofit focused on improving education and economic mobility in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, has been selected as a 2025 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder. The award includes $200,000 in flexible funding over two years and leadership development training.  The grant will support the launch of GIA’s Business Education…
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Join Us For ANT Activate 2026
oin Growing Inland Achievement and cross-sector partners for ANT Activate 2026. 📅 Friday, January 9, 2026🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM📍 CSUSB Santos Manuel Student Union (North Building) This full-day retreat marks a pivotal moment, honoring a decade of collective action and launching a bold new era of regional collaboration guided by GIA’s 2030 Strategic…
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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 the Inland Empire through the diverse voices of those in and around the regional education community. The show is produced by Growing Inland Achievement in partnership with 91.9 KVCR FM, KCAA-AM 1050, KQLH-FM 92.5, KFXM-FM 94.1, Coyote Radio – CSUSB, and Paws Radio – CSUSB PDC. Hosted by 30-year broadcast veteran Lacey Kendall, we explore topics ranging from education challenges and shortcomings to innovations and groundbreaking ideas that are driving student success.

GIA Education Report Overview

The GIA Education Report with Alyssa Silva is your go-to source for a quick and comprehensive weekly update on the latest in education. In this 4 minute report, Alyssa delves into pressing national and local stories, offering insightful commentary on the ever-evolving landscape of education. Produced by Growing Inland Achievement, this engaging podcast keeps you informed and connected with the most relevant developments shaping the educational sphere.

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.

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