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…...
Creating Seeds of Learning: Muir’s Farm Lab
On Earth Day 2024, the Pasadena Unified School District held a dedication ceremony and celebration to relaunch the garden at John Muir Early College Magnet. The celebration recognized the transformation of almost two acres of campus outdoor space into the new Muir Farm Lab. Muir Farm Lab: A Reimagined…...
PEF Participates in Greater Los Angeles Education Summit
The Pasadena Educational Foundation was proud to take part in the Los Angeles County Philanthropy Summit for Public Education hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation on Tuesday, April 9. Titled Uniting for Student Success, the summit brought together education leaders, funders, and community stakeholders to discuss the power…...
The Essence of the Season: Holiday Giving Shows Value
This holiday season, the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) has brought joy and reinforced community through offering holiday support to Families in Transition (FIT) and Pasadena Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders (PACTL). Through providing practical help to families in need, PEF has worked with these partners to strengthen community bonds and…...
More Than A Place of Instruction – Marshall Fundamental Hosts PEF Board
What better way to stay informed about the innovative learning taking place in our Pasadena public schools than to visit them! This week the Pasadena Educational Foundation held its Board of Directors meeting in the Media Center at Marshall Fundamental School, giving its board members a great opportunity to visit…...
Tacos, Tuesday, & Thanks – A Trifecta of Gratitude for PUSD Staff
Taco Tuesday was in full force yesterday at the Pasadena Unified School District Ed Center when the Pasadena Educational Foundation treated administration and facilities staff to this quintessential meal. “Thanks to You Tacos” was a new spin on this weekday tradition – a festive way to recognize PUSD staff for…...
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Happy Hollow Elementary Penny Fundraiser- Growing Together: Lowe’s and PEF Cultivate a New Learning Space at Don Benito
- Building Empathy Showcases their Documentary
- Students Use Art to Support Thurgood Marshall Staff Affected by Eaton Fire
- Credit Union Network Leaders and PEF: Snack Bags for Eaton Fire Relief Families
