Messages of Thanks: Gratitude Across the Miles
For Altadena Arts Magnet, moments of community through art are cherished after the Eaton Fire. This year at PEF’s Celebrating Our Schools event, Altadena Arts students welcomed guests to join them in thanking the wonderful community of donors supporting the Eaton Fire Response Fund. Thousands of people sent their heartfelt…...
Student Emotional Well-Being During the Summer
RTI (Response to Intervention) teachers will be members of our Summer Enrichment Program teaching staff, in partnership with PUSD’s Student Wellness department. These wellness teachers will be focusing on the social and emotional needs of students. When kid’s social and emotional needs are met as well as their physical needs…...
Dawn Over ’Dena: A Benefit Concert for Fire-Affected Families
On Sunday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m., Dawn Over ’Dena will bring together local performers and community members for an evening of music, dance, and support at the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Performing Arts Center. Created entirely by volunteers, this benefit concert will raise funds for families impacted by the…...
Summer Learning & Fun for PUSD Families Affected by the Eaton Fire
Did you know that PEF is offering financial assistance for PEF Summer 2025? Most Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) families impacted by the recent Eaton Fire will pay just $250 per student to participate. For families who also meet low-income criteria, additional assistance is available. Our Eaton Fire Relief helps…...
Turning Pages, Opening Minds: PEF Teacher Grants Bring Books to Life
At the heart of the Pasadena Educational Foundation’s mission is the belief that every student deserves an enriched educational experience. One inspiring example of this commitment in action is the Sixth Grade Lit Club at Marshall Fundamental School. Thanks to a generous grant from PEF, the club was able to…...
PEF Receives $1 Million from Ballmer Group to Support PUSD Families and Staff
The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is deeply grateful to the Ballmer Group for their generous $1 million gift in support of Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) families and staff affected by the Eaton Fire. This contribution will provide assistance to help with immediate and future needs as our community recovers.…...
PEF Awards $206,000 to PUSD Educators [Media Release]
Pasadena Educational Foundation Awards More Than $206,000 in Grants to Pasadena Unified School District Educators PASADENA, CA – Pasadena Unified (PUSD) teachers and principals received more than $206,000 in grants thanks to the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF), College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation, and Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association at this…...
Embracing Community and Culture: Warner Bros. Discovery’s Mural Project at Webster Elementary
The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for their World Impact Day on September 27, 2024. A local group of WBD employees focused their impact efforts on beautifying the campus at Pasadena Unified School District’s Daniel Webster Elementary by painting a mural. The beautification project, titled…...
What’s New
PUSD Student Leadership Connects with Student Leaders Across San Gabriel Valley- Better Together: How Two PHS Teachers Unite For Their Dance Students
- The Sound of Community: How Muir’s Puente Club is Growing Their Booth
- PEF Celebrates the 2026 Cohort of PUSD Certified Realtors
- Leaders of Progress: Cultivating the Next Generation of Trailblazers
