
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 student learning and success.
- Diversifying the teacher workforce and the positive impacts that can have on student learning and achievement.
- An innovative program that is fueling a skilled and diverse teaching workforce in the Inland Empire.
Thank you to all of our teachers and everyone working to support student success in the Inland Empire. You are appreciated!

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RECENT NEWS
- Higher Endeavor: Strengthening Postsecondary Institutions Across the Inland Empire
- Business Education Network Launches Senior Advisory Council
- Financial Aid Completion in the Inland Empire
- New Resource on AI Adoption in Postsecondary Education
- GIA’s 2025 Annual Report Now Available
Recent News & Blog
Business Education Network Launches Senior Advisory Council
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), in partnership with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, convened the first Business Education Network (BEN) Senior Advisory Council on February 25 at Ontario International Airport. The session was facilitated by the Business-Higher Education Forum. The council brings together leaders from business, K–12, higher education, and workforce systems to better align employer…
Financial Aid Completion in the Inland Empire
A Leading Indicator of College Enrollment and Economic Mobility For many students in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is the gateway to college. Research consistently shows that financial aid application completion is one of the strongest predictors of college…



