Pasadena Educational Foundation

09/03/2026

Thank you to Uniqlo and the Los Angeles Dodgers for giving Muir's Sports Industry Academy the field trip of a lifetime! It was an eye-opening experience for students who are looking to join the world of sports, showing them all of the doors open to them.

Read the full story on the exciting day at Dodger Stadium through the link in our comment below.⬇

09/02/2026

Our Summer Enrichment Program students had a lot to say about this year's program! Here are some of our favorite comments.
Interested in learning more about summer? Read some of our summer stories through the link in our comment below.⬇

09/01/2026

"Be selfless, not selfish" is the class motto for Madison teachers Helena Alves and Angela Chavez. This year, their class brought that motto to life by creating their own book of poems to support dogs in need. Students read their work aloud at Madison's Poetry Night to End the Plight, raising funds for their canine cause.

Read the full story through the link in our comment below.⬇

09/01/2026

Hospitality goes to school!

Stonefire Grill teamed up with PEF to surprise 160 PUSD teachers with appreciation bags packed with classroom goodies, gift cards and personal notes of thanks.

A little love for the people who give so much to our students. Learn more at the link in the comments below.

08/31/2026

Did you know?
PEF provides volunteering opportunities for Pasadena Unified high school students. Programs like PEF's Summer Youth Leader Program and community events with our partners open doors for students to engage with their community and earn service hours.
Learn more about high school volunteering opportunities through the links in our comment below.⬇

08/28/2026

Big thanks to the Los Angeles Chargers for gifting PEF 100 tickets to last Thursday's preseason game at SoFi Stadium! Many of those seats went to PUSD's Maintenance & Operations staff, the people who keep our schools safe, clean, and running every day. For one night, they got to just sit back and watch the game.

For the full story, check out the link in our comment below.

08/27/2026

Thurgood Marshall alum and The Learning Curve contributor Olivia B. shares how grateful she is for the public schools that have shaped her life. With special gratitude towards her elementary school, San Rafael, Olivia discusses how dual language immersion programs helped her and other public school students blossom into well-rounded graduates. Read Olivia's full essay through the link in our comment below.⬇

08/26/2026

PEF was excited to be a part of this amazing opportunity!

⚾ From the classroom to Dodger Stadium! John Muir High School Early College Magnet's Sports Industry Academy students got an inside look at the world of professional sports, including time on the field during batting practice and a meet-and-greet with Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts.

The day also included a Dodgers game and clothing from UNIQLO’s The Heart of LifeWear initiative. Thank you to the Pasadena Educational Foundation, Uniqlo, and the Los Angeles Dodgers for creating this opportunity for our students!

08/26/2026

Our Summer Enrichment Program students had a lot to say about this year's program! Here are some of our favorite comments.

Interested in learning more about summer? Read some of our summer stories through the link in our comment below.⬇

08/25/2026

Katherine Mickelson's third-grade class is taking math learning to a whole new dimension! Using their new set of physical math manipulatives, students are exploring math concepts in a hands-on way. Read the full story on how Mickelson is helping students deepen their math understanding through the link in our comment below.⬇