The holidays are the time of the year when we instinctively think of others. We volunteer our time. We consider who in our community may have less. And, most importantly, we give of ourselves. Families in Transition (FIT) does just that. A program of the PUSD Student Wellness & Support…...
PEF Awards $200,000 in Grants to PUSD Teachers
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…...
2022 Scholarship Celebration
2022 was a great year for scholarships! We were able to award over $113,000 to PUSD students. The following are the fantastic recipients from each school: Blair High School Blair Class of ’70 Scholarships Axel Romero Sonia Darakjian Blair Health Academy Scholarships Kasandra Valenzuela Ashley Mills Carson Scholarships James Codey…...
PUSD Proud Update: Ethnic Studies Recognized by UC System
A team of Pasadena Unified School District experts has been recognized by the University of California for the establishment of an Ethnic Studies course in our high schools. The course was created to broaden the perspective of American history available to our students and was funded in part by grants…...
Tenacity & Ancient Artifacts at Eliot Arts
by Marleni Jimenez, PEF Development Manager We know that not all superheroes wear capes. And when our world was flipped upside down, we witnessed the tenacity, steadfast commitment, and creativity of our teachers as they worked to ensure that our students continued to learn. As I walked into the opening…...
Media Release: PEF Presents $200,000 in Grants to PUSD Teachers at Parade Celebration
More than 100 teachers joined the parade in decorated cars to receive their awards. [Photo gallery available 12/8] 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…...
Teacher Grant Workshop Helps Prepare Teachers
The Teacher Grant program is one of PEF’s signature programs that has supported PUSD teachers and administrators for 50 years. The goal of our Teacher Grant Program is to help inspirational educators throughout Pasadena Unified School District take their creative projects from idea to reality by providing resources to enhance…...
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