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Partnerships

A Hand Up: Families in Transition’s Winterfest

Socorro Naranja Rocha knows what it’s like to be new to this country and poor. Born in a small town in Mexico, her mother passed away just before Christmas when she was ten. And only a few years later, she came to the United States to live with an aunt.…...

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The Necessity of Student Voice

By Gabrielle Trujillo, 17 (she/her) Pasadena High School ‘24 On August 3rd, the majority of PUSD students were dreading the end of summer, and bracing for the start of a new school year. But members of PUSD’s Student Think Tank were emerging from our summer internship by preparing to deliver…...

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The Essence of the Season: Holiday Giving Shows Value

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…...

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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…...

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Celebrating Excellence and Empowering Educators at PUSD’s Welcome Back Event

Pasadena Educational Foundation, with support from the California Credit Union and Corner Bakery, rolled out the red carpet to welcome back the teachers and staff of the Pasadena Unified School District as they begin preparations for the 2023-2024 school year. The district expects approximately 14,000 students to return to school…...

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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....

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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…...

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PUSD Would-be Future Educators Awarded Scholarships

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) is cultivating its own homegrown crop of teachers, fueled by a new Educational Careers Pathway and fortified by college scholarships. The first nine graduates of the recently created Educational Careers Pathway at John Muir High School Early College Magnet are now scholarship recipients, thanks…...

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