We, as parents, expect our school board members to care about our children. We expect them to be committed to our children’s success, and model behaviors that are respectful even when they might disagree. We expect them to engage with our school communities in a positive and constructive way. So, who sits on the school board and how they view their role is critical. Find out more about the candidates here.
Please join us in voting YES on Measures R + EE. The well-being and success of our children, families, and community depend on your support.
There is a powerful, intuitive idea that has long shaped perceptions of American education: the schools with the highest test scores are the best schools…But this thinking is profoundly misleading. Find out more in this story originally published by Chalkbeat.
The beginning of the school year, even more than New Year’s, feels like time for a fresh start. Parents and caregivers as well as students are looking forward to connecting in person and feeling once more (or for the first time!) like part of a school community.… Here are a few pointers for putting your best foot forward when you set foot on campus.
Ready or not, school is starting on August 19. Not sure what your elementary school student should wear to school? PEN has compiled a list of the uniform dress codes for PUSD's elementary schools.
PEN is looking for a few dynamic PUSD elementary school parents to join our Board of Directors.
PEN understands that the success of our public schools hinges on the collective engagement of our families and our community. We invite you to join us in our efforts to increase family and parent engagement, which improves our schools for all students in the Pasadena Unified School District.
Through the Summer Research Connection at Caltech, I had a couple of PUSD students, plus my child played sports with children who went to PUSD. All of those kids and their families were pretty great. And, they were happy with their schools!
Join PEN, the Pasadena Educational Foundation, and the Pasadena Foothill Association of Realtors for the next PUSD certification class on September 27 at Jackson STEM Elementary School.