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A Hand Up: Families in Transition’s Winterfest

Socorro Naranja Rocha knows what it’s like to be new to this country and poor. Born in a small town in Mexico, her mother passed away just before Christmas when she was ten. And only a few years later, she came to the United States to live with an aunt.…...

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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…...

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Teacher Grant Spotlight: STEM

2023-24 Teacher Grant applications are now open! All certificated PUSD staff are welcome to apply by October 6th, 2023. Every year, we’re amazed at all the different ways that PUSD educators use their Teacher Grants to improve opportunities for students in the classroom. Here, we have a few quick stories…...

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Teacher Grant Spotlight: Student Wellness

2023-24 Teacher Grant applications are now open! All certificated PUSD staff are welcome to apply by October 6th, 2023. Every year, we’re amazed at all the different ways that PUSD educators use their Teacher Grants to improve opportunities for students in the classroom. This time, we have a few ways…...

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Teacher Grant Spotlight: Arts Integration

2023-24 Teacher Grant applications are now open! All certificated PUSD staff are welcome to apply by October 6th, 2023. Every year, we’re amazed at all the different ways that PUSD educators use their Teacher Grants to improve opportunities for students in the classroom. Today, we’re showcasing some ways that teachers…...

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PUSD Teachers: Apply now for Teacher Grants

Calling all Pasadena Unified Teachers! Elevate your classroom experience with a 2023-24 Pasadena Educational Foundation Teacher Grant. Grant applications are due online by Sunday, October 8, 2023. PEF grants, provided directly to PUSD educators, benefit thousands of students in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. All certificated staff in PUSD are…...

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2023 PUSD Graduate Destinations

As PUSD Graduates are once again moving across the state and country to continue their education, we want to highlight their achievements by showing all the great places they’re heading this year with our 2023 Graduation Destinations Map....

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2023 Scholarship Celebration

PEF coordinates and supports scholarship opportunities for high school seniors, and in spring of 2023 awarded more than $132,000 to 112 students....

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