GIA Education Report

This week’s GIA Education Report brings exciting updates and inspiring stories from Southern California education. The FAFSA for the 2025–26 academic year launches early, opening doors to increased financial aid. The University of Redlands takes center stage in Amazon’s College Tour, offering a national spotlight on its transformative student experiences. Plus, we cover groundbreaking changes in STEM math placement for California community colleges, a European music tour featuring talented high school performers, and the inaugural Student of the Month event celebrating top seniors in Corona-Norco Unified School District.

Discover the latest in Southern California education news on this week’s GIA Education Report. We cover the U.S. Department of Education’s progress on the 2025–26 FAFSA, including its final beta testing phase. Learn about the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians' $100,000 contribution to advance STEM education for thousands of students in San Bernardino County. We also dive into the challenges facing underserved Californians in higher education, as highlighted in the latest State of Higher Education in California report. Plus, celebrate UC Riverside and Cal State San Bernardino earning the Seal of Excelencia certification for their leadership in Latino student success. Tune in for these stories and more!

In this episode of the GIA Education Report, we bring you impactful stories on education and student support. Discover new initiatives to help college students access food assistance through SNAP, and learn about California’s recent $10 billion bond to revitalize school infrastructure. We also highlight efforts to diversify education leadership, celebrate the success of a bilingual children's show, and recognize schools making strides in student health. Plus, don’t miss the inspiring story of two veterans awarded high school diplomas through the Operation Recognition Program. Tune in to stay updated on these powerful stories and more!

This week, the GIA Education Report brings essential updates in student support and access across California. We start with a new White House proposal for student debt relief that could benefit around 8 million borrowers in need of financial assistance. Next, we cover California’s rollout of multilingual templates for Individualized Education Programs, aiming to improve accessibility for parents of students in special education. We also explore CSU’s first direct admission pilot program, which simplifies college entry for Riverside County students, and Cal State San Bernardino’s $3.3 million grant to increase bilingual teachers in the Inland Empire. Finally, learn about Riverside County's latest adaptive playground and highlights from GIA’s 2024 Toward a Shared Vision Summit, where leaders gathered to discuss the future of education.

This week’s GIA Education Report dives into timely updates and impactful stories across California education. With federal student loan payments paused once again, we discuss how legal battles over debt relief affect millions. We also cover new insights on college programs’ return on investment, fewer students disclosing race or ethnicity in applications at top universities, and a hands-on event that introduced local high schoolers to high-tech careers in manufacturing. Finally, we look at Redlands’ $500 million facilities bond and celebrate a local Teacher of the Year whose innovation lab is transforming student learning.

Learn about the latest delay in the distribution of $470 million in grants for the Golden State Pathways Program, impacting career pathways in STEM, education, and healthcare. We also highlight the scholarship awards at CSU San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus, the U.S. Department of Education’s FAFSA Beta 2 testing, and Norton Elementary’s Green Ribbon Award. Plus, we celebrate Robert Mauger, one of the 2025 California Teachers of the Year, for his work in Automotive Technology. Tune in for all the details!

In this episode of the *GIA Education Report*, Alyssa Silva covers important updates in Southern California education. We explore the growing gender gap in college enrollment and hear insights from Ernie Rios of OneFuture Coachella Valley on how young men can be better supported in their educational journey. Plus, find out about major developments at College of the Desert, new funding for local Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and an upcoming leadership change at UC Riverside. Tune in to stay informed on the latest education news impacting our region!

In this episode of the GIA Education Report, we cover the $251 million federal grant program supporting employment for individuals with disabilities, new initiatives for National Literacy Month, and a significant court ruling impacting parental notification policies in schools. We also explore the growth of a dual language immersion program, the upcoming $10 billion bond measure for school funding, and celebrate San Bernardino County's Teachers of the Year. Don't miss these updates and more!

As federal COVID-19 relief funds expire, schools face tough decisions about staffing and budgets. Meanwhile, exciting new initiatives are taking place, including expanded after-school programs in Redlands, a $3 million job training center in San Bernardino, and College of the Desert’s nursing program expansion. Plus, California lawmakers pass a bill to limit smartphone use in schools by 2026. Want to learn more? Tune in to Education Insight for the full story!

Welcome to the latest episode of the GIA Education Report with Alyssa Silva, bringing you the most recent updates in Southern California education. In this episode, we cover the upcoming beta tests for the 2025–26 FAFSA, recognize San Bernardino City Unified School District campuses on the 2023 Honor Roll, discuss new legislation affecting state-subsidized preschools and school food safety, explore Lucerne Valley Middle High School's expanding Career Technical Education program, and celebrate UC Riverside professor Stephanie Moore's prestigious award. Tune in for these stories and more!