Student Emotional Well-Being During the Summer
RTI (Response to Intervention) teachers will be members of our Summer Enrichment Program teaching staff, in partnership with PUSD’s Student Wellness department. These wellness teachers will be focusing on the social and emotional needs of students. When kid’s social and emotional needs are met as well as their physical needs…...
Summer Learning & Fun for PUSD Families Affected by the Eaton Fire
Did you know that PEF is offering financial assistance for PEF Summer 2025? Most Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) families impacted by the recent Eaton Fire will pay just $250 per student to participate. For families who also meet low-income criteria, additional assistance is available. Our Eaton Fire Relief helps…...
Reflecting on Important Lessons Learned as a PEF Youth Leader
Each summer Pasadena Educational Foundation’s Youth Leader Program offers high school students the unique opportunity to mentor younger students as classroom aides. This experience helps them develop crucial soft skills while making a positive impact. Throughout the program, Youth Leaders actively support teachers and engage with younger students in various…...
Congratulations to 2024 Summer Youth Leader & Intern Award Recipients
To extend its heartfelt gratitude to over 80 high school and college students who participated in the 2024 Summer Enrichment Program as Youth Leaders and Interns, the Pasadena Educational Foundation held a celebratory ice cream social for its summer program volunteers at Handel’s Ice Cream. All participants were commended and…...
Transforming Education Through Nature: A Glimpse of Beauty at Jackson Dual Language Magnet Academy
PEF recently hosted our Summer Enrichment Program at the Jackson Dual Language Magnet Academy campus. If you haven’t seen the campus recently you are in for a surprise—the outdoor areas have been transformed into a vibrant and eco-friendly space that promotes both learning and environmental stewardship....
What’s New
PEF Kicks Off New School Year with 9 New Board Members [Media Release]- Teacher Grant Spotlight: Liliana Tang
- What Students are Saying — Reviews from this Year’s Summer Enrichment Program
- Hodis Learning & Music Donates $1,500 to Pasadena Educational Foundation
- LA Chargers helps PUSD Football Charge into the New Year
