The Pasadena Educational Foundation hosted its annual Celebrating Our Schools event on May 7, 2024, at the historic Pasadena City Hall Courtyard. Aptly named “IMAGINE 2024,” the festive evening was a joyful celebration of the exceptional students, innovative programs, and dedicated educators of the Pasadena Unified School District. Guests were…...
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…...
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…...
PUSD’s College Fair: A Valuable Platform For Students
Yesterday Pasadena Educational Foundation warmly welcomed students and parents as they arrived at the Annual College Fair hosted by the Pasadena Unified School District at the Pasadena Convention Center. Our staff distributed our signature orange PEF tote bags, which proved handy for students to carry all the college brochures they…...
Building Stronger Connections with PUSD
Last Friday morning Pasadena Unified School District Education Center was buzzing with excitement and enthusiasm as community partners gathered for the Pasadena Educational Foundation’s (PEF) Community Engagement Mixer. This event was a unique opportunity for PUSD administrators, educators, and community partners to come together, share their experiences, and strengthen their…...
What’s New
A Hands On Approach to Physics and Chemistry with Brendan Duong- Inspired and Leading: PUSD Students at the Student Power Summit
- Good Values, Real Rewards: Patricia Fontenot-Hughes and the OEB Mobile Bear Store
- Aiming for the Stars at Octavia E. Butler’s Science Fiction Festival
- Dr. Nadirah Nayo and Using Collaborative Art to Inspire Conversation
