Episodes

  • GIA Education Report: Student Loan Forgiveness on Hold, New Literacy Assessment, and UCR’s Medical Expansion
    Jun 25 2025

    This week on the GIA Education Report: The Supreme Court reviews a pivotal student loan forgiveness case; two San Bernardino schools earn California Distinguished honors; California prepares to replace the RICA exam with a new literacy assessment; UC Riverside announces plans for a new teaching hospital to address regional doctor shortages; and A.B. Miller High School's aviation program helps students reach new heights. Tune in for these stories and more.

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    4 mins
  • Charter School Funding Boost, Cultural Celebrations Continue, and Teacher Layoffs Avoided
    May 22 2025

    This week on the GIA Education Report:

    Charter schools get a $60 million boost from the U.S. Department of Education. Redlands Unified celebrates cultural diversity at its annual Multicultural Fair. Plus, major Inland Empire school districts avoid teacher layoffs ahead of the 2025–26 school year.

    We also look at how cultural graduation ceremonies are continuing across California colleges amid federal pushback, and highlight Riverside County’s newest Teacher of the Year.

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    4 mins
  • Mental Health Grant Cuts, Literacy Reform Advances, and COD Wins Big in Cybersecurity
    May 8 2025

    In this week’s GIA Education Report, Alyssa Silva covers significant developments in education policy and student achievement across Southern California. Topics include the Trump administration’s decision to end $1 billion in school mental health grants, a new California bill aimed at improving early reading instruction, and College of the Desert students taking first place in a regional cybersecurity competition. Plus, Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus breaks ground on a new $79 million student services center.

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    4 mins
  • DEI Legal Wins, More Teachers in Classrooms, and Senior Scholarship Recipients
    May 1 2025

    This week on the GIA Education Report: Federal courts block key parts of the Trump administration’s effort to cut funding over DEI programs, California sees a rise in new teacher credentials amid ongoing shortages, and new federal discipline guidance challenges long-standing equity policies. We also highlight this year’s Spring Award winners in San Bernardino County and celebrate three resilient seniors honored as Students of the Year in the Corona-Norco Unified School District.

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    4 mins
  • Student Loan Collections Resume, Harvard Pushes Back, and Aviation Training Expands
    Apr 24 2025

    This week on the GIA Education Report: Federal student loan collections restart in May, California unveils a statewide education data dashboard, and Harvard faces federal backlash over campus policies. Plus, San Bernardino Valley College expands aviation programs to meet growing demand, and Crafton Hills College partners with Cal State San Bernardino to boost transfer success in the Inland Empire.


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    4 mins
  • Military School Protests, Financial Aid Fraud, & UC Riverside Scholarship Match Tool
    Apr 16 2025

    Students on U.S. military bases overseas stage walkouts in protest of sudden campus changes. In California, international students file lawsuits after losing visas amid broader crackdowns, and community colleges face rising financial aid fraud driven by AI-generated fake applications. Plus, we spotlight the Riverside County Office of Education’s statewide recognition for financial literacy leadership and a powerful new scholarship tool launched by UC Riverside that could transform how students access aid.

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    4 mins
  • Civil Rights Investigation at CSUSB, USDA Meal Cuts, and Student Entrepreneurs Win Big at CBU Competition
    Apr 3 2025

    This week on the GIA Education Report, we cover a civil rights investigation into Cal State San Bernardino, major USDA funding cuts impacting school meal programs, and student-driven innovation at California Baptist University. Plus, we highlight a community literacy initiative from Barstow Community College and celebrate outstanding seniors from the Coachella Valley. Tune in for the latest education updates across Southern California.

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    4 mins
  • Legal Fight to Save DOE, Dual Enrollment on the Rise, and Model Schools Recognized
    Mar 27 2025

    In this episode of the GIA Education Report, we cover a federal lawsuit challenging efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the rapid growth of dual enrollment across California, and an upcoming live podcast taping at UCLA for Autism Goes to College. Plus, we spotlight a paid community service opportunity for Inland Empire students and recognize two standout middle schools named to the 2025 California Schools to Watch list.

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    5 mins