Rooted in Care: Honoring Lorna Miller and Alma Stokes
Two deeply valued members of the Pasadena Educational Foundation community, Lorna Miller and Alma Stokes, were recently recognized at Young & Healthy’s “Rooted in Care” founders luncheon for their lasting contributions to children and families in Pasadena. Their connection to both organizations reflects the strong partnership that helps support PUSD…...
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…...
Creating A More Inclusive & Equitable Learning Environment Through Community
Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) recently hosted a Community Engagement Forum to discuss important issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education. The forum featured Allison Steppes, Ed. D., Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator, from the Office of Equity & Access in the Pasadena Unified School District. The discussion…...
Making Our Public School Community Stronger in 2022
Everyone at PEF is thankful for the support of our donors, volunteers, and partners. Together we have done wonderful things for our public school community. Thank you for actively supporting our mission to achieve excellence and equity in all Pasadena Unified School District schools. PEF Executive Director Patrick Conyers Receives…...
PUSD Student Journalists Engage at ED Talk
Pasadena Educational Foundation invited Pasadena Unified School District students from the Student Think Tank and John Muir Early College Magnet’s Arts, Entertainment, and Media Academy to be on-site reporters at our recent ED Talk with Larry Mantle at Caltech’s Ramo Auditorium on November 9, 2022. Working in two-three person teams,…...
ED TALK with Larry Mantle – A Uniquely Pasadena Event
Tickets Still Available Pasadena Educational Foundation will present ED TALK with Larry Mantle — a unique, in-person educational event this Wednesday, November 9 from 6 – 7 PM at the Ramo Auditorium at Caltech. Moderated by renowned radio personality Larry Mantle, ED Talk will feature a panel discussion of nationally-recognized…...
PEF Presents: ED TALK with Larry Mantle [Media Release]
A conversation with nationally-recognized experts and local education leaders about public education with a Pasadena perspective. PASADENA, CA – Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is holding a special 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.…...
