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Partnerships

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

The Pasadena Educational Foundation hosted the Welcome Back event for the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Pasadena High School. This annual gathering celebrated educators and staff as they prepare for the new academic year, welcoming approximately 2,200 PUSD employees. Event Overview Thank you to…...

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Inspiring Moments and Community Spirit at PEF’s IMAGINE 2024

The Pasadena Educational Foundation hosted its annual Celebrating Our Schools event on May 7, 2024, at the historic Pasadena City Hall Courtyard. Aptly named “IMAGINE 2024,” the festive evening was a joyful celebration of the exceptional students, innovative programs, and dedicated educators of the Pasadena Unified School District. Guests were…...

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PEF Participates in Greater Los Angeles Education Summit

The Pasadena Educational Foundation was proud to take part in the Los Angeles County Philanthropy Summit for Public Education hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation on Tuesday, April 9. Titled Uniting for Student Success, the summit brought together education leaders, funders, and community stakeholders to discuss the power…...

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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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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…...

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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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