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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
Happy Native American Heritage Month
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Education Insight: Fighting For Your Education
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Inland Empire Education and Community Leaders Gather to Discuss Student Success in the Region
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Inland Empire #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program launches with over 450 students
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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...
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...
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 -...
$18 million awarded to Inland Empire K-16 Collaborative
UC Riverside, the Lead Education Agency for the Inland Empire K-16 Education Collaborative, recently announced that the Inland Empire region will receive $18 million to...
Education Insight: Supporting Student Mental Health
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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.