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…...
Celebrating a Landmark Year
Last week, the Pasadena Educational Foundation awarded more than $223,000 to 222 educators at every school in the Pasadena Unified School District. This was the largest amount of money awarded to the largest number of educators in the 45+ year history of the Teacher Grant program, thanks to the generosity…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
Transforming Education Through Nature: A Glimpse of Beauty at Jackson Dual Language Magnet Academy
PEF recently hosted our Summer Enrichment Program at the Jackson Dual Language Magnet Academy campus. If you haven’t seen the campus recently you are in for a surprise—the outdoor areas have been transformed into a vibrant and eco-friendly space that promotes both learning and environmental stewardship....
College Champions: A Summer Partnership with CAP
Pasadena Educational Foundation is proud of its partnership with College Access Plan this summer with the 3-week youth leadership pilot class, College Champions. 13 students had the opportunity to learn about the different college options, hear from the college experience of CAP advisors, and get a head start on their…...
