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…...
More Than A Place of Instruction – Marshall Fundamental Hosts PEF Board
What better way to stay informed about the innovative learning taking place in our Pasadena public schools than to visit them! This week the Pasadena Educational Foundation held its Board of Directors meeting in the Media Center at Marshall Fundamental School, giving its board members a great opportunity to visit…...
Tacos, Tuesday, & Thanks – A Trifecta of Gratitude for PUSD Staff
Taco Tuesday was in full force yesterday at the Pasadena Unified School District Ed Center when the Pasadena Educational Foundation treated administration and facilities staff to this quintessential meal. “Thanks to You Tacos” was a new spin on this weekday tradition – a festive way to recognize PUSD staff for…...
PUSD’s College Fair: A Valuable Platform For Students
Yesterday Pasadena Educational Foundation warmly welcomed students and parents as they arrived at the Annual College Fair hosted by the Pasadena Unified School District at the Pasadena Convention Center. Our staff distributed our signature orange PEF tote bags, which proved handy for students to carry all the college brochures they…...
Building Stronger Connections with PUSD
Last Friday morning Pasadena Unified School District Education Center was buzzing with excitement and enthusiasm as community partners gathered for the Pasadena Educational Foundation’s (PEF) Community Engagement Mixer. This event was a unique opportunity for PUSD administrators, educators, and community partners to come together, share their experiences, and strengthen their…...
2023 Youth Leaders & Interns – Thank You
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the remarkable group of over 100 high school and college students who enthusiastically joined us this summer in support of our 2023 Summer Enrichment Program. Together they collectively served thousands of hours of volunteer time in support of public education. Their commitment and generosity…...
PEF Selected as Host for Mark Cuban Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp [Media Release]
The Mark Cuban Foundation’s Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp Initiative Teaches AI Concepts to High School Students through a 4-Saturday Bootcamp in the Fall APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! PASADENA, CA – Pasadena Educational Foundation will host a Mark Cuban Foundation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp for high school students at no-cost for a 3rd…...
