This past year has shown the incredible power of community—educators, students, partners, and supporters like you—working together to strengthen public education. From launching innovative programs to creating community connections, the Pasadena Educational Foundation is helping every school in the Pasadena Unified School District thrive. Our latest newsletter highlights inspiring partnerships,…...
Warmth and Care for PUSD’s Families in Transition
Even in Southern California, winter means cooler nights. For many, this is a welcome change following our long summers. For others, it is a challenge. Recently volunteers from the Junior League of Pasadena held a blanket drive for Pasadena Unified School District’s Families in Transition (FIT). FIT supports students and…...
Milestone Reached in PUSD Realtor Certification Program [Media Release]
The PUSD Realtor Certification Program, a collaborative effort between the Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS® (PFAR), Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF), and Pasadena Education Network (PEN), successfully certified over 100 local real estate agents, marking a significant achievement in the programs mission to equip real estate professionals with comprehensive knowledge about the…...
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…...
Reflecting on Important Lessons Learned as a PEF Youth Leader
Each summer Pasadena Educational Foundation’s Youth Leader Program offers high school students the unique opportunity to mentor younger students as classroom aides. This experience helps them develop crucial soft skills while making a positive impact. Throughout the program, Youth Leaders actively support teachers and engage with younger students in various…...