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Read about the many ways our community helps the Pasadena Educational Foundation make an impact on the lives of every student, at every school, every day.
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…
2024 PUSD Graduate Destinations
As PUSD Graduates are once again moving across the state and country to continue their education, we want to highlight their achievements by showing all the great places they’re heading…
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…
Students Explore Dark Chapter of California History
By Sehba Sarwar On a cold Monday morning in mid-April, 18 Blair High School and Pasadena High School students alongside seven adults boarded a charter bus out of Pasadena for…
Creating Seeds of Learning: Muir’s Farm Lab
On Earth Day 2024, the Pasadena Unified School District held a dedication ceremony and celebration to relaunch the garden at John Muir Early College Magnet. The celebration recognized the…
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…