Pasadena Educational Foundation commissioned this dance performance in honor of educator, writer, publisher, and former PUSD Board of Education member Dr. Elizabeth Pomeroy. The dance was performed in Pasadena City Hall on May 16, 2023 as part of PEF’s Celebrating Our Schools Inspire 2023 event honoring Dr. Pomeroy as the…...
Into Our Woods: A Student Vision in Costumes
Hear from the Muir Design Lab student costumers about their inspirations and discover the imaginative details woven throughout the costumes for the PUSD All-District musical, Into the Woods. The student-led production was produced in collaboration with the Pasadena Playhouse with support from the Pasadena Educational Foundation and The Helen and…...
Bolton Insurance Services, LLC Hosts “I Make A Difference Day” with PEF
Bolton Insurance Services, LLC, a leading independent insurance agency in Pasadena, recently hosted their annual “I Make A Difference Day” event in partnership with the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF). Bolton staff and their families, including CEO Steve Brockmeyer, volunteered their time to work in the Madison Elementary school garden. The…...
Summer Career Exploration Classes at PEF
PEF’s high school summer classes give students a chance to explore career paths, learn new skills, prepare for college, share their talents, and have fun. Most classes last just a few weeks, and offer a deep dive into a particular topic. Classes are taught by industry professionals from ArtCenter College…...
Webster Foundation Donates $60,000 for Internship Stipends [Media Release]
Pasadena Educational Foundation Receives a $60,000 Donation from Helen & Will Webster Foundation Donation Supports Summer Internship Stipends for Pasadena Unified High School Students PASADENA, CA – The Pasadena Educational Foundation is excited to announce that it has received a generous $60,000 donation from the Helen and Will Webster Foundation…...
Civil Liberties: Seeing the Past in the Present
by Sehba Sarwar In late January 2023, three weeks before the eightieth anniversary of US President Franklin Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066, 250 students from all five Pasadena Unified high schools boarded school buses – over a span of three days – to explore Little Tokyo and participate in guided tours…...
S. Mark Taper Foundation Awards PEF $75,000 [Media Release]
Pasadena Educational Foundation Receives a $75,000 Grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation Grant will support Pasadena Unified School District Families in Transition PASADENA, CA – Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is pleased to announce it has received a $75,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation in support of Families…...
PEF Awards $200,000 in Grants to PUSD Teachers [Media Release]
More than 100 teachers joined the parade in decorated cars to receive their awards. PASADENA, CA – Pasadena Unified (PUSD) teachers and principals received $200,000 in grants thanks to the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF), College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation, and Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association at this year’s PEF Teacher…...
ED TALK Raises Community Voices
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Pasadena Educational Foundation held an education-focused panel discussion featuring nationally-recognized experts and local education leaders — ED TALK with Larry Mantle — on Wednesday, November 9 from 6-7 P.M. at Caltech’s Ramo Auditorium. The conversation focusing on the future of public education from…...
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Student Emotional Well-Being During the Summer- Building Empathy Celebration Showcases Powerful Student Reflections on History, Identity, and Justice
- Dawn Over ’Dena: A Benefit Concert for Fire-Affected Families
- CFPF and Partners Support Restoration of Eliot Arts Magnet [Media Release]
- Summer Learning & Fun for PUSD Families Affected by the Eaton Fire
