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For Inland Empire Educational & Economic Success
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) is a regional K-16 collaborative working to achieve educational and economic equity in the Inland Empire. GIA staff support this work by engaging a cross-sector network of education, government, nonprofit, and business institutions in the Inland Empire, working towards a shared vision of educational and economic success. GIA’s vision is that by 2035, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties will be widely recognized for their educated workforce, thriving communities, and vibrant economy that creates prosperity for all. Everyone who lives, works, studies, and conducts business in the Inland Empire plays a critical role in achieving GIA’s vision. Thank you for your collaboration and support.
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Recent News & Announcements
Learning Never Retires: A Lifelong Journey with Osher
About This Episode Season 4. Episode 1.Join us for an enlightening episode of Education Insight as we delve into the world of lifelong learning with Angela, the Director of...
Inland Empire Regional K-16 Collaborative Developments & Opportunities
GIA is proud to provide you with the following updates and opportunities related to the Inland Empire Regional K-16 Collaborative: Round 1 Recipients Announced The...
Addressing FAFSA/CADAA Delays: Support Initiatives and Resources for Our Community
Dear Partners, Colleagues and Community Members, In recent weeks, the landscape of federal student aid has presented significant challenges, due to the delay in the...
New Leadership and a Renewed Commitment to Inland Empire Educational and Economic Success
Dear Colleagues and Partners, Happy New Year! I trust this message finds you well as we embark on a new year filled with promise and opportunities. It is with great...
Growing Inland Achievement appoints Dr. Ashish Vaidya as President & CEO
Ashish Vaidya will join Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive nationwide search process. INLAND EMPIRE,...
Education Insight: Insights From the Toward a Shared Vision Summit
About This Episode Season 3. Episode 11.In this episode of Education Insight, we delve into the highlights and key discussions of the recent Toward a Shared Vision Education...
Celebrating College Students on National First-Generation Day
Happy National First-Generation Day! Did you know that 57% of students at public postsecondary institutions in the Inland Empire are first-generation college students? It’s...
From Fear to Fluency: Empowering Minds in Math Education
About This Episode Season 3. Episode 10.In this compelling episode of Education Insight, we delve deep into the growing concern of math anxiety and its profound implications...
GIA Hosts 7th Annual Toward a Shared Vision Summit
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) proudly hosted its 7th annual Toward a Shared Vision Summit at the Riverside Convention Center on October 25-26. With over 250 local leaders...
REGIONAL PILLARS OF SUCCESS
Increase educational attainment, with specific emphasis on accelerating success for historically marginalized student groups.
Foster an efficient, high-quality education system that creates equitable access for all students.
Build equitable structures in education to eradicate systemic racism.
Fuel a robust future economy that increases equitable career opportunities and employment.
Eliminate the chasms in wealth, income, and poverty rate which disproportionately affect people of color.