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PEF News & Updates Fall 2024
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…
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…
A Celebration of PUSD Staff Dedication: Thanks to You Tacos
The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) held “Thanks to You Tacos”, where the Pasadena Unified School District administration, warehouse, and maintenance and operations staff were honored with a lunch recognizing their…
Marshall Fundamental Gets New Media Center Makeover
Article courtesy Pasadena NOW By Eddie Rivera The library has always been a favorite place for students to hang, and now at Marshall Fundamental Middle School, they can do it…
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…
Pasadena Educational Foundation Endorses PUSD Measures R + EE [Media Release]
Pasadena, CA – The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) Board of Directors has officially endorsed Measures R + EE, which will be on the ballot for the November 2024 election. These…
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…
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…
CFPF Recognizes Don Benito Teacher Christine Sandoval [Media Release]
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Celebrates Extra Yard for Teachers Week, Recognizing Pasadena Elementary School Teacher Christine Sandoval in Big Day for Teachers Celebration Sandoval will receive a $1,000 DonorsChoose…
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…
Congratulations to 2024 Summer Youth Leader & Intern Award Recipients
To extend its heartfelt gratitude to over 80 high school and college students who participated in the 2024 Summer Enrichment Program as Youth Leaders and Interns, the Pasadena Educational Foundation…
Necklaces Bring Educators Together
By Sehba Sarwar “Your necklace is beautiful,” said Dr. Ann Snow, professor at Cal State-LA who serves on PEF’s board. “Where did you get it?” We were both attending PEF’s…
What’s New
Western Asset Volunteers Bring Care and Creativity to PUSD Schools During Franklin Templeton’s Impact Days- App Academy Celebrates 10th Graduation
- Over 500 PUSD Students and Families Receive Clothing Through UNIQLO Partnership
- Happy Hollow Elementary Penny Fundraiser
- Growing Together: Lowe’s and PEF Cultivate a New Learning Space at Don Benito
