Pasadena Educational Foundation works to build excellence in the public schools of Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre through operating and supporting enriching and creative educational opportunities.

Summer Program

PEF has facilitated a Summer Program for local K-8 students since 2003. More than 60 different classes including drama, art, math, creative writing, chess, and foreign language are offered.  High School students can take courses for credit. more

My Masterpieces

My Masterpieces: Discovering Art in My Community is a standards-based, supplemental elementary curriculum for the visual arts that connects Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students with the cultural resources of their community. more

 

Robotics

PEF has partnered with the PUSD to create a Robotics education program.  Within the course, students learn how to build and program Robotic systems that incorporate sensors and motors to accomplish a variety of complex tasks. By engaging in exciting hands on applications, students practice and reinforce key concepts in engineering, computer programming, and mathematics, all while strengthening problem solving skills.  The program culminates in a Robotics Competition in the spring, taking place on Saturday May 19, 2012 more

Principal for a Day

Principal for a Day is a nationwide program that helps build stronger relationships among schools, businesses, and the wider community. Business and community leaders have an opportunity to shadow a principal on a PUSD campus and discover the challenges and opportunities involved in running a public school. more

Community Forums

PEF coordinates forums on topics of interest to parents and the broader community with a focus on education. Past forums featured state budget issues, local bond measures, meeting new administrators, early childhood and health and safety issues. Sign up for our email list to receive information on the next community forum.

Teacher Grant Program

The PEF Teacher Grant program provides teachers the opportunity to apply for grants that provide students with important tools and learning experiences.  This program is a vital resource for students, teachers and principals and funds equipment and instructional materials that enhance curriculum and increase student achievement. more

College Preparation

PEF coordinates workshops to better prepare students for the college application process. The Admission Matters workshop series explores aspects of applying to college, financial aid, and testing. In addition, PEF partners with Pasadena City College and the PUSD to host the Fall College Fair with representatives from over 70 colleges and universities. All events are free and open to the public.

The Pasadena Unified School District has implemented a system of College and Career Pathways, comprehensive programs of high school study that connect learning in the classroom with real world applications. more

Scholarships

PEF maintains a fund for PUSD students. You can join us in supporting students on their journey to college.

• John Muir Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund.
• John Muir Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund. Recommendations made by Class of 1965 committee.
• Pasadena High School Class of 1972 Alumni Fund. Recommendations made by PHS Alum Committee
• Blair High School Class of 1970 Scholarship Fund. Recommendations made by Blair faculty.
• Visual Arts and Design Academy Scholarships. Recommendations made by VADA faculty.

PEF raises funds and awareness to help support PUSD schools. PEF provides grant writing services to help and fund programs such as these recently awarded government grants. PEF also assists PUSD in raising funds to enhance and sustain its core programs.